Tired of wasting food? Save it in your freezer with these vacuum sealers.

Buying your vegetables and meats in bulk is a great way to save some money while streamlining your meal prep — but have you ever noticed how quickly those larger quantities go bad? If you’re keen on bulk buying or meal prepping but all too often accidentally let your goods go bad in the back of the fridge, it may be time you invest in a vacuum sealer. The practical kitchen tool is well-loved by professional chefs and home cooks alike for its foolproof ability to extend the shelf life of everything from fresh caught fish and meats to vegetables and fruit preparations. Read more... What does a vacuum sealer do?More about Mashable Shopping, Kitchen Tech, Tech, and Consumer Tech IMAGE: Amazon BEST OVERALL Vacuum Sealer By NutriChef Automatic Vacuum Air Sealing System For Food Preservation w/ Starter Kit Considered to be one of the top vacuum sealers when it comes to quality-to-price ratio, the NutriChef Automatic Vacuum Sealer was designed to provide reliable protection for both food preservation and sous vide cooking. $59.99 from Amazon IMAGE: Amazon BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY OPTION Vacuum Sealer Machine By Entrige, Automatic Food Sealer for Food Savers w/Starter Kit You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a great vacuum sealer — in fact, this budget-friendly option is pretty awesome. $49.99 from Amazon IMAGE: Amazon BEST FOR EASE OF USE Foodsaver V4400 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer Machine with Automatic Bag Detection and Starter Kit Considered to be one of the best sealers for portion control and meal prepping, the Foodsaver V4400 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer was made for custom-sized food storage and sous-vide cooking. $179.99 from Amazon IMAGE: Amazon BEST SPACE-SAVING SOLUTION Foodsaver FSFSSL2244-000 V2244 Machine for Food Preservation with Bags and Rolls Starter Kit While automatic sealers are great for beginners, this semi-automatic vacuum sealer makes it easy to customize sizing while using less plastic rolling. $79.99 from Amazon IMAGE: Amazon BEST FOR CUSTOM-SIZED SEALING Vacuum Sealer Machine By Mueller The Vacuum Sealer Machine By Mueller was designed to provide customizable preservation based on food types and storage needs. $70.97 from Amazon IMAGE: Amazon BEST DESIGN AESTHETIC GERYON Vacuum Sealer Machine, Automatic Food Sealer for Food Savers w/Starter Kit Featuring sharp lines and elegant chrome finishing, this design-friendly vacuum sealer was made for home cooks with aesthetics in mind. $69.99 from Amazon IMAGE: Amazon BEST FOR SMALLER SERVINGS KitchenBoss Vacuum Sealer Machine for Dry & Moist Foods While vacuum sealers are great for bulk buying, sometimes you just need a single serving — and that’s exactly what this compact sealer was made for. $62.99 from Amazon