Can a 5 gal Home Depot (Orange bucket) be used with these bags even though they are not "Food Grade"? Doesn't the Mylar protect the food anyway?
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From what I understand if you have. 5 ml thick and it is indeed true mylar, I think it won't matter. But to be on safe side go to Lowes they sell white food grade buckets for 2.90 get 5 or more they are even cheaper.
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Its my experience that the basic "5 gal" bucket differs in height but not diameter. You should be okay.
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Hi, That's exactly what I used them for and they work as good as the original. The price is way better than Food Saver bags. You won't regret you buy!!
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Be careful of the bags you use some leach chemicals into food with cooking tempatures. I think the food saver brand bags are OK. The ones that come with the sous vid e are the ones to use. So the short answer is yes u can.
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It does not come with the hose. I had one left over from a Foodsaver that I used before getting the Weston. I've used Foodsaver bags, Weston bags, and other bags and not seen any difference as to whose bag I use.I cannot speak to mylar bags. I've never dealt with them.Other than buying gaskets teflon tape to replace what wore out after years of use, I've never had to deal with the company.
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Mine are in a white five gallon bucket. I still feel the most important thing for storage is a somewhat even temperature. My storage is in our 4' crawl space under our home. But...the packaging protects the product so I do not think you need special storage containers.
606758
I bought these buckets with the idea they can be used for food. I went back to the advertisement and no where does it actually say it's ok for food. I ordered some different ones for food storage and will use these buckets for something else.
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I only use mylar bags to stored dry goods. Like rices and beans. Don't think it will do any harmed to the dry foods at all. As for dried veggies and herbs I used vacuum sealed mason jars.
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I have not submerged one but I put my contents in mylar bag w/ oxygen absorbers seal the mylar then the bucket...it keeps out odors rodents light moisture things that deteriorate your foods.
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The seal a meal will not seal mylar bags. If you have the seal a meal that is for mylar bags then you wouldn't need this item.
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I like to elevate the plastic containers (5 gal plastic containers) off the floor (especially concrete) with strips of wood. It should be a cool and as dry as possible. If you have packets of food (loose) it is best to place them in 5 gal plastic buckets and seal them up with covers (lids). A steady moderate temperature is best... cooler is better. Any soft packing will need to be protected from bugs and rodents....they will try to chew into the packets. Take care.
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YES, I have been using this item for several years, recently I have been using ZipLoc Perfect Portions to place whatever food I am going to place in my Handi-Vac bags, this will keep the food fresher and also keep freezer burn from happening. Can't say enough good things about this product, I always use this when I buy in bulk for chicken, steaks, or anything else I freeze. I was the used bags with soap and water and let them dry, and use them again. Hope this was helpful and answered your question.
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Personally, I would not put anything that heavy in the bag; Plus, knowing that salt can burn holes in things I'd be afraid that the salt would leech chemicals from the plastic and w/your food soaking in that mixture. I believe that they make special poultry bags for this type of food prep.
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Yes, flour can be stored in mylar bags. Make sure to use oxygen absorbers in each bag. When storing, keep the bags in a hard type container, such as food grade bucket or storage tub. Keep the container up off the floor a few inches to prevent moisture/condensation caused by temperature change. Try to keep in a dark, dry place with a average temp of 70 degree F. The closer you keep it to 70 or below, the longer it will keep.
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Hello,yes they work very good,iv:e been using food saver 12 gal for 8 mo now and put food in and out all the time,its very easy to seal the bag back up after use,and the hand held vacumm sealer works very good too.im very satisfied with the Reynolds products with a good selection of vacumm baggie sizes.
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I found the Foodsaver bags too expensive. I bought 2 generic rolls of the large size and just make the bags to fit whatever I am sealing. They look just like the foodsaver bags but for a lot less money. They work perfectly and I have not had any problem. I bought them on Amazon for about $20 and free shipping. Yeah for Prime!!! I do not believe you can use regular plastic bags as they would not take the heat seal.
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Well, I've never tried to do that, but most similar snack food bags are made of Mylar or some other sort of synthetic material, so it may be possible. I didn't notice anything in the manual advising against it.