Learning about food storage. Do you store oxy-sorb in mylar bags or in outter container?
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If there is a chance that the item being preserved has the potential of making a hole, I will first vacuum seal the item with a oxy-sorb, then insert that bag into a mylar bag with another oxy-sorb. So essentially you are using double the amount of oxy-sorbs for the same item. They are not that expensive and when you are storing food items that is suppose to last for years, I think it is good insurance.
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I am not sure exactly what you are asking, so I will answer both possibilities. When using and sealing Mylar bags to store dry food such as rice, beans, pancake batter, etc. I seal most of a bag and then insert the oxy-absorber (one or more per bag depending on size) just before sealing the last section of the top of the mylar bag. Since the oxy-absorbers always seem to come in sealed packs of 10 or 20 at a time, and they need to be sealed as soon as possible before they get used up by the surrounding oxygen in the air, I use a stainless steel mason jar with a quick-seal glass lid that has a rubber seal to hold them once the original bag of oxy-absorbers is opened. As each Mylar bag is ready, I pop open the lid of the mason jar, grab the oxy-absorber and slide it into the mylar bag, then quickly seal the bag shut. The mason jar gets closed as fast as possible with each oxy-absorber taken out. The other possible answer has to do with saving the unused oxy-absorbers after all the mylar bags are done in one sitting. I haven't tried to do this, though I did once complain to a company that makes the oxy-absorbers that they should sell them in smaller sealed packages so you don't have to use all right away. They suggested I spend about $100 for an oxygen removing machine so I could reseal the unused absorbers for use later in their own mylar bag. I thought that was a dumb idea. In any case, the oxy-absorbers are pretty cheap and I just try to get several new mylar bags and supplies ready at a time so not too many are wasted and then just throw away the rest. I got the impression they wouldn't last in the mason jar for a long period of time.
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I throw a oxy-sorb in a Food Saver bag, seal it, then place that bag in a Mylar bag with a second oxy-sorb, and seal that. That way you have double protection from air, light, and temp. If you store your food in a cool place like a basement. You can also use the oxy-sorb packets in a mason jar. It will take approx. 4 days to suck out the air in the jar.
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inside the mylar bag. Make sure you let aa much air out of the bag as possible before inserting the oxygen absorber and sealing it. There are videos on youtube that show you how to do it. Just type "Long term Food storage mylar bags" on the Search bar.
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Bruno I use food grade buckets that I get from local bakeries (icing buckets). I always worried about chemicals leaching through the mylar. I don't have any proof that could or would happen, so, food grade buckets takes that out of the equation. These bags are great by the way :)
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I store mine in a plastic bag in a cupboard. It's been kept that way from several months with no problems.
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I avoid refrigerator/freezer in order to prevent dehydration; moisture content insures "good pop". Not sure about "oxy absorbers" - but air tight container sounds good. Actually - my popcorn doesn't last long enough to be in danger!
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Use ziplock freezer bags to store - no freezing needed; cut n parts & place n separate bags to use as needed. It's wonderful!!! Enjoy!!!!
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I store mine in either a ziploc bag OR a can with a lid......................depending on the amount of pepper corns I have ordered.For me, 1lb. or more I store in the can. Either way, I keep it in my pantry(which is NOT in the kitchen) on a shelf in the dark!It also depends on how quick you go through your supply.Telecherry is the best type of black pepper I have found...................been using it for years.
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I use several Zip Lock brand freezer bags to store this food. (Freezer bags are thicker, seal more tightly, and keep food fresher than regular storage bags.) I keep it in our climate-controlled pantry, and it lasts for months this way. (I wouldn't recommend storing it in the garage if you live down South like I do.)
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I place the entire bag in container. The seal is not airtight. But bugs haven't attack the container either.
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The contents of this bag should stay fresh for years, so long as the bag is not opened or punctured. This a multi-ply package that is heat sealed. Once you open it for use, you must put the remainder in another mylar pouch and heat seal closed or in a glass jar with a lid that will seal well. Also store this bag out of direct sunlight and heat above 80 deg F.
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I leave them in the bag they came in and leave them in the pantry. I use mine pretty quickly so don't have them for long. However, I would imagine since they are dried you can store same way for a longer period.
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i keep mine in the orignal package to protect them and they store better, i really love these and use them all the time and having the different sizes is really handy hope this helps.
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I store opened and unopened bags in an airtight container for months. If you're worried about it try storing bags in the freezer.
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The bags that you don't use you should reseal in a bag or heat seal(I just put them in a freezer bag...) so they stay fresh. The ones you put in your safe you just drop in.
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Depends on how long you plan to have then in the freezer. I have used the standard bags for short term storage like a month or so, but if it is going to be stored for several months I would go with the freezer bags.
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Sealing these is easy with a standard clothes iron on the wool setting. You can check out our FAQ at www.adviceandbeans.com/food-storage-faq/, it answers many of the most common questions about Mylar Bags and Oxygen Absorbers, and has some video links as well. Good luck!
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I keep mine in the refrigerator but if you don't use it often then store it in the freezer. It's a large bag.
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I use mylar and find them extreemly durable and they work well with the heatsealer. Poly bags are more fragile and can melt too much on the heat sealer. They are cheeper. If you are not looking at long term storage or using for back packing or camping than poly may be OK for you. I just prefer Mylar. Bying it in large quantities saves money and gets the cost down a bit.