Glenn, I have been doing this for way too many years. I used to sell foods back in the 70s. Thru y2k and as late as this year. Several brands and types of foods. I would like to comment on the process you are doing now. Yes I love oxygen absorbers and I use them along with my food saver vacuum sealer in jars!! I have used Mylar and yes …
Glenn, I have been doing this for way too many years. I used to sell foods back in the 70s. Thru y2k and as late as this year. Several brands and types of foods. I would like to comment on the process you are doing now. Yes I love oxygen absorbers and I use them along with my food saver vacuum sealer in jars!! I have used Mylar and yes it does work with the impulse sealer you purchased, But mice will eat right through a Mylar bag. So the idea of buying bulk is great. Your storage method is not! If this is the route you wish to go, then buy metal containers or very heavy plastic containers with strong lids to store your Mylar bags in. I love using mason jars but they are heavy and only good in a permanent setting. Think double or even triple protection for your investment of food. I have never liked mixed foods or just add water meals, so I buy each product separately allowing me to make my own menus. Over the years I have come up with a plan that includes a garden, a freezer, canned and dehydrated foods, bulk food and finally freeze dried foods for longer terms. Good luck with your venture, I agree I think we will need it sooner rather than later with inflation and prices rising I am seeing shortages again on basics flour, yeast, sugar, cornmeal, rice and beans and many dairy and meat products
Thank you Connie. Yes, I was planning to put the mylar bags in a larger container. Yes mentioned metal, which is an interesting idea. You mean something like large popcorn cans? What about 5 gallon buckets that have been sealed air tight with additional oxygen absorbers? Thank you!
As long as it has a tight lid. Some popcorn cans don’t I have used garbage cans but also use Sam’s club or Costco frosting buckets. If they are really thick they can’t eat through them but they do try lol No you do not need more 02 absorbers but bay leaves scattered in bucket keeps bugs and rodents away. Any grains, freeze first for at least 3 days. Bring to room temp then fill bags add 02 and seal.
Glenn, I have been doing this for way too many years. I used to sell foods back in the 70s. Thru y2k and as late as this year. Several brands and types of foods. I would like to comment on the process you are doing now. Yes I love oxygen absorbers and I use them along with my food saver vacuum sealer in jars!! I have used Mylar and yes it does work with the impulse sealer you purchased, But mice will eat right through a Mylar bag. So the idea of buying bulk is great. Your storage method is not! If this is the route you wish to go, then buy metal containers or very heavy plastic containers with strong lids to store your Mylar bags in. I love using mason jars but they are heavy and only good in a permanent setting. Think double or even triple protection for your investment of food. I have never liked mixed foods or just add water meals, so I buy each product separately allowing me to make my own menus. Over the years I have come up with a plan that includes a garden, a freezer, canned and dehydrated foods, bulk food and finally freeze dried foods for longer terms. Good luck with your venture, I agree I think we will need it sooner rather than later with inflation and prices rising I am seeing shortages again on basics flour, yeast, sugar, cornmeal, rice and beans and many dairy and meat products
Thank you Connie. Yes, I was planning to put the mylar bags in a larger container. Yes mentioned metal, which is an interesting idea. You mean something like large popcorn cans? What about 5 gallon buckets that have been sealed air tight with additional oxygen absorbers? Thank you!
As long as it has a tight lid. Some popcorn cans don’t I have used garbage cans but also use Sam’s club or Costco frosting buckets. If they are really thick they can’t eat through them but they do try lol No you do not need more 02 absorbers but bay leaves scattered in bucket keeps bugs and rodents away. Any grains, freeze first for at least 3 days. Bring to room temp then fill bags add 02 and seal.