Is the 5 gallon bucket air tight? What is the shelf life of the wheat? Is the lid resealable?
1551480
Yes,it is resealable,not air tight-I suppose if one wanted to keep the wheat for extended periods of time,it would need to be frozen or refrigerated. Bay leaves,diatomaceous earth,can be added to keep bug's out and prolong shelf life,keep tightly covered.
1551481
I was not happy with my bucket of wheat. It had a large amount of foreign material in it. I had to spend a lot of time cleaning it.
350263
No, the container does not have any type of seal so it's not airtight. The lid does sit well (fitted) on top of the glass container, but it is not airtight.
2114004
I read elsewhere that the shelf life is 20 years IF LEFT IN THE BUCKET. The shelf life drops to 1 year if the bucket seal is opened. Kinda disappointing really, since Mountain House is good for 10 years in the pouch alone.
446304
I don't know if you can freeze it or not , I had this bucket for a while just sitting on my shelf The lid to the bucket makes a very tight seal when you put it back on , its a resealable lid This is my first bucket so I can't say long term but I think it will keep for a good while in the bucket I wonder also if you could also vacuum pack some in individual bags to keep it fresh. I am just gonna keep in the bucket this time to see how it goes
1319654
I don't believe it is airtight. The lid has a silicone gasket that slides up and down when you open and close, so I don't see how it could be airtight. I agree with the second answer, it is tight but not air tight.
621522
I store them in a food safe plastic storage bucket bucket. The lid has a gasket around the screw on lid. I've been using them for years and my wheat berries last a long time. Also, I store the bucket in a mostly cool dry area. The buckets are really nice for large quantities of wheat, rice, beans, etc.
1547287
I am not sure I would describe it as "airtight" but the larger casserole lid does fit securely and will stay put when you are transporting anything in the carrier. The smaller casserole lid is not as secure. It will work lose, it just does not fit as tightly as the big one, and things will leak, so when I use that one I try to make it very firm around it using towels or pot holders, etc., if I am trying to take the small dish in the carrier to another location. I have secured it with foil or sometimes even a small bungie cord rapped around. The bigger casserole with the lid in place has never needed any other help.
1964462
I seal mine in bucket with a plastic seal. I added two valves and if I'm not going to use it for awhile I draw nitrogen gas in one valve and take the air out on the other side (nitrogen purge). I've had my corn meal for 5 years and it's still delicious.
699446
It is not resealable. I have a vacuum sealer, so I put what I was going to use in a jar and resealed the rest in vacuum bag. You can freeze it after opening in a regular ziplock too.
97629
I repackaged mine in 1 gallon ziplocs and have had it on the shelf for 8 months with no problems. Because it is a dry product, I don't believe you need to freeze it to store it.
2192186
I pack leftovers usually, when I cook in these pans. But, the few times that I have refrigerated the food as is, it stays fresh enough. The cover is quite heavy, hence you can expect it to be air tight.
1234557
Yes, they are absolutely air tight. There is a rubber (or perhaps silicone?) gasket around each lid, and when closed makes a tight seal. I keep items such as flour, cornmeal and sugar in them safely.
51370
No, it is not airtight. If u pack anything that contains liquid, it will leak.
1139712
It has a regular lid for a jar which is airtight. I have not repackaged mine and have had previous jars this size open for very long periods of time. It lasts just fine.
1976910
I think it's a regular 5 gal bucket but the seat fits very well. I used this camping with small garbage bags (not the ones they pair w this nor grocery store bags). The seat fit with a night tight seal. I love it!!
1232672
The grain can last for years in a air tight container, however I live in the high desert. I have stored mine in huge jars with screw on lids and plastic tubs. If you have a local Morman church ask them how they are storing their supplies.
734314
It has a rubber seal. It would be airtight but it's not a super strong seal so it wouldn't be great for long term storage.