Sous vide bags: which criteria count?
A sous vide bag must be rated for food and vacuum cooking, withstand the cooking temperature, seal tightly and be sturdy. Our PA/PE sealed edge bag (90 µm) is food-safe, BPA-free and designed for −40 °C to +85 °C according to the data sheet. Ordinary freezer bags are not intended for this.
As of: 18.10.2026 · Reviewed by: Editorial team Elke Plastic GmbH · Information provided without guarantee.
The five criteria
- Food suitability: expressly rated for food contact and vacuum cooking, free of BPA.
- Temperature resistance: the cooking temperature and time must stay below the bag’s limit.
- Vacuum suitability: the material and the sealed seam must stay airtight.
- Strength: multi-layer film made of polyamide (PA) and polyethylene (PE) protects against punctures from bones or edges.
- Suitable size: the food should lie flat and be surrounded by water.
Our vacuum bag: data sheet extract
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | PA 20 / PE 70, 2-layer coextruded film (PA outside, PE as the sealing layer) |
| Thickness | 90 µm |
| Temperature range | −40 °C to +85 °C |
| Suitability | vacuum cooking, food-safe, BPA-free |
| Seam | three-side seal 8 mm, transparent, unprinted |
| Sizes | 21 sizes from 135 × 180 mm to 400 × 600 mm |
To the item: sealed edge bags.
What is not suitable
- Ordinary freezer bags, zip bags and flat bags without information on heat resistance.
- Bags without marking for food contact.
- Temperatures above the manufacturer’s specification: for our bag, +85 °C.
All sizes of the PA/PE flat pouch with sealed edges
The PA/PE flat pouch with sealed edges is available in 21 sizes from 135 × 180 to 400 × 600 mm. The price applies per carton, with the price per piece next to it.
| Size (mm) | Pieces per carton | Price per carton (€) | Price per piece (ct) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 × 180 | 1,000 | 33.40 | 3.3 |
| 150 × 200 | 1,000 | 39.40 | 3.9 |
| 130 × 260 | 1,000 | 46.30 | 4.6 |
| 165 × 220 | 1,000 | 47.80 | 4.8 |
| 150 × 250 | 1,000 | 51.90 | 5.2 |
| 180 × 240 | 1,000 | 56.80 | 5.7 |
| 180 × 280 | 1,000 | 64.70 | 6.5 |
| 200 × 270 | 1,000 | 69.80 | 7.0 |
| 200 × 300 | 1,000 | 76.90 | 7.7 |
| 200 × 350 | 1,000 | 93.40 | 9.3 |
| 220 × 330 | 1,000 | 93.90 | 9.4 |
| 200 × 400 | 1,000 | 99.50 | 10.0 |
| 230 × 350 | 1,000 | 101.40 | 10.1 |
| 250 × 350 | 1,000 | 106.80 | 10.7 |
| 300 × 300 | 1,000 | 113.20 | 11.3 |
| 250 × 400 | 1,000 | 119.70 | 12.0 |
| 300 × 400 | 1,000 | 144.30 | 14.4 |
| 300 × 500 | 500 | 88.60 | 17.7 |
| 350 × 450 | 500 | 97.05 | 19.4 |
| 400 × 500 | 500 | 117.90 | 23.6 |
| 400 × 600 | 500 | 139.85 | 28.0 |
Prices net in euros, as of: 2026-10-21. All figures come directly from the catalogue. The price in the shop always prevails.
Frequently asked questions
Which bag is suitable for sous vide?
A bag that is expressly rated for vacuum cooking and food contact and withstands the cooking temperature. Multi-layer PA/PE bags are typical.
What temperature does the PA/PE vacuum bag withstand?
According to the item data, the bag is designed for −40 °C to +85 °C. That covers typical sous vide temperatures, but not boiling at 100 °C.
Can I use ordinary freezer bags for sous vide?
We advise against it. Freezer bags are not rated for cooking in warm water and may leak.
How thick should a sous vide bag be?
Our PA/PE bag is 90 µm thick. Multi-layer films of this thickness are common for vacuum packing and cooking.