What is the difference between freeze dried and just plain dried mealworms?
2055327
Freeze drying - freeze food, remove water via vacuum, keeps forever. Just drying does not remove all the fluid, and consequently would weigh a little more, and probably decrease longevity,
2055328
I have tried both for my chickens and the freeze dried just seems to be so much fresher. The birds like them better also.
355745
These are freeze dried meaning no refrigeration needed and no spoilage. 1 bag usually lasts two weeks.
1126397
Yes. These are freeze dried and delicious. They last a long time, too. After I bought this package, I went and bought the quart sized beans and fruit. The fruit makes the best smoothies! You will have no trouble backpacking with these as they are very light weight.
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I'm not sure how it compares to fresh raw food but according to the packaging it's dried raw food that can be served dry or wet. I hope I answered your question.
934921
I buy the 4 pack and leave the unopened bags on the pantry shelf for months. It is just like any other grain. I never bother to freeze it. I imagine it would last twice as long in the freezer
718020
If you have a problem with bugs in your rice, put it in the freezer for 24 hours then store in in an air tight container. Usually the problem is meal moths. I had a lot of trouble with them but I started using moth traps and got rid of some grain products that had been on the shelf too long. It took me about a year with the traps but I no longer have moths. I also freeze most of my grains and dry beans for 24 hours before putting them on the shelf.
1768318
Phoenix worms are higher in nutrition and have less fat content. However, the issue I had is they were very small in size although I purchased large Phoenix worms so I didn't buy them again.
1225729
For those that have not had fresh porcini mushrooms, worms are just a part of the experience. I've purchased fresh porcini mushrooms both in Italy and California and have experienced worms in some of the caps. It is a common occurrence especially with more mature shrooms. That being said you are bound to find dried worms in dried porcini mushrooms especially at this bargain price. I'm sure if you pay a premium there are companies that hand sort to discard the inhabited caps. I just look at it as a protein boost.
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I keep my mealworms in the refrigerator in a plastic salad keeper with holes I punched in the top. I add plenty of oatmeal for them to live in. Every few days they get to live out of the refrigerator for the day with sliced apples and/or carrots in their container. Then it is back in the frig, minus the apple slices. I put a handful in the mealworm bird feeder every couple of days. It works good for me and they last quite a while.
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I stored them for as long as 5 weeks. I bought some meal worm medium and put about half of it in a plastic tub that holds about 4 gallons, added the meal worms, and took a piece of an old sheet, and used a big rubber band to keep it in place. Amazingly, the worms did not appear to have tried to escape this contraption. Store the container in the coldest spot you have. A refrigerator is best, but next to an air conditioning vent will do. (The worms survived REALLY cold weather outside). Add more medium as they eat the supply you started with.
871524
I don't know how these are dried but I just don't like them. They are bitter. It's too much trouble to soak them overnight and drink that bitter in the morning. It was a waste of my money. I also bought capsules. But resist taking them. I think because I'm turned off to Schisandra now. Sorry for the negative response. This stuff only helps you make better decissions about what you eat.
1710908
I just keep them in the bag on a shelf. I have an old Flukers meal worms bottle that I just refill out of the bag and that I leave on my dresser. I can say not to store it on top of the cage as mine got wise to this and ate a hole in the bag and ate meal worms to their hearts content. But yeah, the freeze drying makes them stay very well.
2146167
Everyone has their own taste but I happen to like eating dried mushrooms. As far as salads...ummm?? you have to remember that these are crisp. They are best, re-hydrated in water and then put in casseroles, pizza, chicken-a-la-king, spaghetti, creme sauces, etc. hope this helps you decide. I like them a lot. They sure are nice to grab a handful and throw them in. Plus they last for years and years. I've dried my own for years and tried these. I like these better than my own because they are freezed dried not just dehydrated (I dry all kinds of mushrooms). Dried or freezed dried is a GREAT way to have plenty on hand at all times. :)
1417852
No we do not, however there have been "claims" of longer duration for freeze dried food. An article that mught interest you is located at: http://www.motherjones.com/media/2011/07/freeze-dried-food-glenn-beck-tea-partyThank YouRoscoeanoutdoorsport
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I place my order before reading the review you are referring to . . .almost cancelled the order. All I can figure is the reviewer thought they were reviewing another product? Glad to know it's just tahini and not some freeze dried who knows what.
1522936
I, personally, have never heard of Giant Mealworms. Superworms are a different species from Mealworms. I found this about the two:Giant mealworm can refer to: Tenebrio molitor larvae which have been grown to a large size by being hormonally treated to delay pupation. Zophobas Morio larvae naturally grow to a large size. However, the Superworm is not defined as a mealworm in any fashion.
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Mine are older, dried stays pretty well. But I actually freeze anything dried I'll use only small amounts off, I've kept dried fruits in freezer a very long time.