Food Vacuum Bags and 121°C Cooking Bags — 13 References

GL Distribution offers a complete range of food vacuum bags in 9 sizes (from 15 x 25 cm to 40 x 60 cm, packs from 250 to 1500 pcs) and 121°C vacuum cooking bags in 4 sizes. Transparent multi-layer PA/PE bags, compatible with chamber vacuum machines. For restaurants, caterers, butcher shops, and central kitchens. At wholesale prices, permanent stock and delivery within 48h in Belgium and Luxembourg.

Food Vacuum Bags — 9 Sizes

Small Sizes (Individual Portions)

Vacuum bag 15 x 25 cm — 1000 pcs — The smallest size. Ideal for individual portions: fish fillets, cutlets, sliced meat, cheeses.
Vacuum bag 16 x 20 cm — 1500 pcs — Compact format and the largest pack in the range (1500 pcs). For small portions, sauces, condiments, and marinades.
Vacuum bag 20 x 20 cm — 1000 pcs — Square format. Suitable for 150–250 g portions: steaks, fillets, slices.

Medium Sizes (Portions and Dishes)

Vacuum bag 20 x 30 cm — 1000 pcs — The most common versatile size. Suitable for most restaurant portions: meats, fish, prepared vegetables, vacuum-packed dishes.
Vacuum bag 25 x 35 cm — 1000 pcs — Intermediate size for larger portions and whole cuts of meat (duck breasts, steaks, ribs).
Vacuum bag 30 x 30 cm — 1000 pcs — 30 x 30 cm square format. Suitable for prepared meals, vegetable portions, and flat cuts.

Large Sizes (Large Cuts and Storage)

Vacuum bag 30 x 40 cm — 500 pcs — Large format for whole cuts of meat, roasts, large fish, and family-size dishes.
Vacuum bag 35 x 50 cm — 500 pcs — Extra-large size for large butcher cuts, legs of lamb, rib steaks.
Vacuum bag 40 x 60 cm — 250 pcs — The largest size in the range. For whole large cuts, batch portions, and bulk storage. Pack of 250 pcs.

121°C Vacuum Cooking Bags — 4 Sizes

121°C vacuum cooking bags are designed to withstand cooking and pasteurization temperatures. Unlike standard bags (resistant up to ~100°C), 121°C bags support prolonged cooking in water baths, steam ovens, and sterilization in autoclaves. Essential for sous vide cooking (low-temperature cooking) and long-term preservation through pasteurization.

121°C cooking bag — 15 x 25 cm — Individual portions cooked sous vide.
121°C cooking bag — 20 x 30 cm — 1000 pcs — Standard sous vide cooking size.
121°C cooking bag — 30 x 40 cm — Large pieces cooked sous vide (roasts, shoulders).
121°C cooking bag — 40 x 60 cm — 250 pcs — Largest cooking size. Large cuts and bulk cooking.

Standard Bag or 121°C Cooking Bag?

Storage and freezing → Standard bags (store, freeze, transport)
Low-temperature sous vide cooking → 121°C cooking bags (water bath, steam oven)
Pasteurization / sterilization → 121°C cooking bags (autoclave)
Marinating and portioning → Standard bags (no cooking)

Which Size for Which Product?

15x25, 16x20, 20x20 cm — Individual portions (150–300 g)
20x30, 25x35 cm — Restaurant portions (300–600 g)
30x30, 30x40 cm — Prepared dishes, medium cuts (500 g – 1 kg)
35x50, 40x60 cm — Large cuts, roasts, batches (1 kg+)

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Frequently Asked Questions — Vacuum Bags

Can you cook in a standard vacuum bag?

Standard bags resist up to approximately 100°C and can handle light low-temperature water bath cooking. For prolonged sous vide cooking (more than 2 hours) or temperatures above 85°C, use 121°C cooking bags — they are designed to withstand heat without deforming or releasing substances. For pasteurization and autoclaving, only 121°C bags are suitable.

Are these bags compatible with my vacuum machine?

Our smooth PA/PE bags are compatible with chamber vacuum machines (the most common type in professional kitchens). For external suction machines (domestic type), embossed bags are generally required — our smooth bags only work with chamber machines. Check your machine type before ordering.