USING MYLAR BAGS FOR LONG TERM FOOD STORAGE OF DRY GOODS

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Learn how to store dry goods long term in mylar bags for a cheap and easy DIY emergency food supply. You can store flour, sugar, rice, beans, cornmeal, pasta and many other dry goods that can be safely stored for years and have an extended shelf life. Check out our video that shows how to get started prepping with long term food storage for your family.
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@periloustimez 2 года назад

If the bag doesn't tighten up doesn't mean that the oxygen absorber didn't work. Oxygen absorbers only remove Oxygen which is composed of 21% of the air and 78% of the air is nitrogen. If the bag doesn't look tighten rest assured that what's left in the bag is only nitrogen which won't harm the food you are preserving. Don't forget that some products are nitrogen flushed to preserve freshness, because nitrogen is the heavier gas, it sinks to the bottom, pushing out the oxygen. It's similar to placing a stone in a cup of water, causing the water to spill out.

@shananagans5 4 года назад

As far as the bags sucking up, keep in mind that only about 21% of the air in our atmosphere is actually oxygen. The rest is nitrogen (78%) argon (1%) and some other trace gases. Oxygen is the only thing you are really worried about. If you have enough oxygen absorber in the bag to take care of the oxygen, the extra space in the bag is mostly just nitrogen and that won't harm your food. That said, yea, I like to see my bags suck up, at least a little, because it lets you know the absorber worked and you have a tight seal.

@monicagoguen5389 3 года назад

I know I’m a few months behind, but just so you know, your flour and cornmeal will be just fine :) the only thing will be that you will have to add the baking powder and stuff once again when you go to use it, because it loses its ability to rise on its own over time. But the flour will be fine. I’ve been getting my son use to flat breads just in case we are ever in a situation where I can’t make bread loaves. He says it’s pretty cool because it’s like the unleavened bread in the Bible :) So just wanted to ease your mind. Love your video, God bless you

@ServingUpSimplicity 3 года назад

That’s great news, thanks for sharing. I wanted to at least try and put some of it up since I had already purchased it. I’ve been trying to stock up on baking powder as well so hopefully I’m in good shape. Great idea with the flatbread! Thank you for watching ❤️

@gingergolden2543 3 года назад

You can also make a sourdough starter by just mixing water and flour together in a mason jar and leaving it on your counter for a few days, then feeding it every day or so. Plenty of videos for this on RU-vid. No need for other leaveners ☺️

@whitebuffalo3023 2 года назад

I'm glad to know that, because I just got mine all done .

@melmelbry5754 6 месяцев назад

Maybe dumb* question, but if we put yeast in mylar with 02 absorbers, does it die?

@sassyherbgardener7154 2 года назад

You don't need to freeze the products before you put them in the mylar bags if you are using the oxygen absorbers. Any bugs or larvae are killed when the oxygen is removed from the bag. The freezer causes condensation and mold, if you don't get the product dried out well, so why chance it when not necessary?

@southtexasprepper1837 Год назад

Either way, it's best to be on the safe side. For myself, I freeze my corn meal and flour to be extra sure that any bugs are dead. As far as large bags of rice (50 lbs. bags is concerned), I take the precaution of allowing the bag to remain in the freezer five (5) to seven (7) days to kills any pests. Then, I allow the supplies taken out of the freezer and allow to get back up to room temperature and pack it away to storage.

@robmullin1128 3 года назад

I use the 7ml bags as used in the video, they will compress a little bit with the oxygen absorbers but not to much. So no one should be alarmed, it is just nitrogen left over.

@aniyahdilovelilioness747 2 года назад

Rob, what's the significance of 7 ml and 10 ml? Does it make a difference which is used?

@dennisgeroux4483 2 года назад

Please do your videos without the music playing and the machine running in the background, sounds like a wash machine or fan. It is distracting.

@WH6FQE 3 года назад

There is no need to freeze dry goods before storing them in mylar bags if you are using oxygen absorbers as the lack of oxygen inside the bag kills any larvae that may be present in the products. The self-rising flour will still be good several years later if stored properly, however it will no longer be self-rising as the leavening agents will be depleted. Simply use it as though you would regular flour and add a leavening agent when you bake with it so that it can rise.

@tgardenchicken1780 4 года назад

You may want to just almost seal all the bags, leave 2-3 inches not sealed, then pop in the O2 absorbers into each bag, and quickly finish each seal.

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

I may try that next time, thanks!

@ronwitt8720 3 года назад

That’s what I was thinking

@sher-at-home 3 года назад

@theresa rooney That's not recommended for sugar or salt

@layah28 2 года назад

I do the same Lol

@gonefishing3644 3 года назад

Sugar will store forever in the presence of oxygen in a food safe container that is in a cool, dry, vermin-free pantry. I store my granulated cane sugar in two-gallon food safe buckets with gasket lids because the sugar would be too heavy for me to lift if I used five-gallon buckets. You can just seal the cane sugar in Mylar bags without oxygen absorbers (they would cause the sugar to harden into a solid mass) or in glass jars with tight-fitting lids. I have also used granulated cane sugar to fill in the voids when I vacuum can home-dehydrated fruit in canning jars.

@JazzyGems111 2 года назад

Just curious if bugs can hatch in sugar since no oxygen absorbers are used.

@gonefishing3644 2 года назад

@@JazzyGems111 If you buy pure cane sugar from a clean grocery store and transfer it right away into an air-tight, clean container that insects cannot chew through, there should not ever be any roaches or other insect vermin in the sugar.

@JazzyGems111 2 года назад

@@gonefishing3644 Thank you so much. My husband just picked up 5 gallon food grade buckets. We plan on filling Mylar bags with the sugar and storing them in those buckets. Hopefully no critters will hatch or get in.

@IrishAnnie 2 года назад

I vacuum pack ALL my flour, rice, sugar, ect. NO bugs can live in a zero oxygen environment.

@sandysanrock5524 2 года назад

I usually add the entire bag into the mylar bag and then seal it. It works nice, less work and you get the benefit of the dates and recipes on the package. Just saying...

@widowswatch6610 4 года назад

Do you have to freeze flour first my freezer is full with foods? Doesn’t the oxygen absorbers kill the bug eggs from hatching by taking out the oxygen ??? I am new at this

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

I think it will do alright without freezing first, it’s more of an extra preventative step as far as I can tell. And I’m pretty certain bugs won’t hatch out in the Mylar bags during storage but possibly after opening them later to use. We all learn as we go and it’s trial and error 😉

@eyeswideshut2800 3 года назад

@@stevesivek4533 lol

@atomicredhead 2 года назад

If you cut a small slit in your flour bag and put your oxygen absorber in it and just slip it into the mylar bag, you don't have to freeze it. The oxygen absorbers will kill any bugs.

@kittycato2023 Год назад

Oxygen absorbers not necessary if u vacuum seal.

@ΑΝΝΑΕΞΑΡΧΑΚΟΥ Год назад

Hi from Greece! I want to ask you, do I have to get off the paper or plastic of a pasta packet par example, before I put it in to a Mylar bag? I hope you understand what I'm saying ,my English are not to good. Thank you

@ServingUpSimplicity Год назад

Hey from the USA, we take anything we put up in Mylar bags out of the original package and put straight in Mylar bag loose. Thanks for watching!

@atomicredhead 2 года назад

If you keep your sugar in the original packaging and put it in the mylar bag it keeps better and doesn't get so clumpy. Actually keeping sugar in glass jars is the best way to preserve it.

@olgamiller216 2 года назад

I found that flat irons ($10-$15 if you don't have one) work well for items like that because you don't have to lay it down. I also put my bag in a bucket (1 gal bag into 1 gal bucket & so on) because it will hold the bag upright which makes using the flat iron a better option. I will say that if you have a helper it goes a little easier. I am so glad you are demonstrating flour because I purchased the ground flour & not the wheat berries so I was nervous about storing this particular item. Thank you for doing the research on storing these items long term.

@andstajacvaris1918 2 года назад

New to prepping here, is it nessary to freeze flour? Won't the oxygen absorbers kill larvae and bugs? Like I said, I'm new to prepping.

@ServingUpSimplicity 2 года назад

I decided to freeze mine based on others suggesting it from their experience. For me I would rather take the extra step and have a better chance at bug free flour but there are other people that have said it’s not necessary. Just research it and do what you feel comfortable with ❤️

@josneaka4866 2 года назад

Yes, oxygen absorbers will kill the bugs and eggs after 12 days. Freezing won't be necessary unless you plan on not using oxygen absorbers and are storing for shorter-term, like in jars for a working pantry or storing for a few months. I don't freeze food I'm storing in long term just because I worry about hidden pockets of condensation, and moisture + oxygen absorbers = botulism. X[ Plus, if I can avoid an unnecessary step, I will. But like Serving Up Simplicity said, do a bit of research on that and see what you personally feel comfortable with. If you do decide to freeze, you'll want to make sure to freeze and thaw twice. Eggs can still hatch after the first freeze, so coaxing them into hatching with the first thaw, then freezing them again will finish killing anything off. Good luck with your preps!

@pnenegal2982 2 года назад

No need to freeze if you are putting O2 Absorbers.

@jackierogers1278 3 года назад

Love your demo. Anyone notice the additional ingredient in some of the flour and baking items as well as some breads. Sodium aluminum xxx. Read ingredients.

@cynthiaanderson3340 2 года назад

How long will this food last? I’ve got some survival food that has a shelf life of 25 years.

@ServingUpSimplicity 2 года назад

There’s a link in the description box that has a shelf life chart. Thanks for watching!

@seanarmitage3261 3 года назад

Can you tell me please if you can store dry packets of soup in Mylar and if you would use a oxygen absorber for it. Thank you to anyone how can help me. Also would you pin holes in the packets to let the absorber work in there.

@TD-izAbxy 2 года назад

This was a great video, thanks so much! The Mylar bags I purchased from Amazon have a zippered seal so this made it much easier, cleaning off the zip loc seal and then sealing and then heat sealing above the zipper. Definitely recommend zippered pouches

@ServingUpSimplicity 2 года назад

Thank you! Yes, I used the zipper kind on grits and they were very easy to use.

@kittycato2023 Год назад

IMPORTANT..PUT FLOUR IN FREEZER FOR AT LEAST 24 HRS TO 96 HRS BEFORE PUTTING IN BAG. LET COME BACK TO ROOM TEMP THAN PUT IN BAGS. IT KILLS BUGS AND EGGS..so flour won't go rancid😊

@kerryduvall4970 4 года назад

Please mindful. Please provide closed captioning for the deaf people. I am deaf.

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

I will check on adding the closed captioning, thank you for letting me know.

@letgo8118 3 года назад

Just turn on close caption. CC there is a button to do that.

@kittycato2023 Год назад

I'm looking to buy quart size and gallon size bags. I want to only buy amt of bags I need. They are expensive. Same with oxygen absorbers. One thing no one talks of is moisture absorbers...u need that for sugar, drink mixes. Any moisture will make sugar into a block. Oxygen does not remove moisture. Question...each bag of small dry pasta os 16 Oz. What size bag should I get? How many lbs dry pasta fit in a qt o gallon size? I don't want to constantly open and reseal. Not doing 5 gallon bags. Only pint, qt and gallon size.

@kittycato2023 Год назад

I NEED ADVICE! I bought a Nesco Vac sealer. I bought wallaby mylar bags. It's not sealing. Yet the plastic bags it came with works. I don't want to use the plastic bags. What am I doing wrong? Is it because of the smoothness vs plastic air channels?

@donnabush7938 Год назад

I just saw your channel and wanted to say that I really enjoyed it! All the information is greatly appreciated. I am just learning about the process of storing food long-term, so this was very helpful. I don’t know if you’re aware, but Walmart carries Sterlite totes with rubber seals in the lids. I use these to store my fabric. They work great on keeping out moisture and anything else that might want to get in! I don’t know if they’ll work for food storage, but it’s worth looking into. Thanks again for the great video!

@kathymiller5781 2 года назад

I just found your channel! Thank you! Can I leave my flour and cornmeal in the original bag and put it in the mylar bags with absorbers? I'm older and have bad arthritis.

@ServingUpSimplicity 2 года назад

Thank you! I prefer to take it out of the bag, I’ve never tried leaving it in. Personally, even when I have stored flour for several months in the freezer it seems to take on a different taste. I normally even transfer to ziplock bags if I am storing in the freezer long term. But you could always do one in the bag as a tester and check it in 6 months or so to see if it works that way. Good luck!

@iadoreadonai 2 года назад

Yes you may leave it on the original bag as long as you open very tiny holes so them you put it on mylar bags and put oxygen absorber and seal them as usual.

@melmelbry5754 6 месяцев назад

I have so many bags, I dont know where to put them. But it's still not near enough for a 6 person family. I have totes, but unless i can store these in the garage, i might be screwed. What do i do??

@atomicredhead 2 года назад

If you cut a small slit in your flour bag and put your oxygen absorber in it and just slip it into the mylar bag, you don't have to freeze it. The oxygen absorbers will kill any bugs.

@eleanormendiola-neal3136 2 года назад

Use a hair flat iron to seal it it works for me

@kylegoodall310 2 года назад

Hi do you freeze rice first? Thanks

@ServingUpSimplicity 2 года назад

No, only the flour and cornmeal.

@southtexasprepper1837 Год назад

I'm curious at what setting does one set for the iron to be set at for sealing mylar bags?????

@ServingUpSimplicity Год назад

I’d say about medium, it’s been a while since I made this video so I can’t remember exactly. You should be able to tell once you get started if it needs adjusting. Thanks for watching!

@southtexasprepper1837 Год назад

@@ServingUpSimplicity Thank you so much for your help!

@karenthegoodkind 2 года назад

New sub Thank you for the informative video and the reference to the website with the chart. Do you know if there are any products you should use an oxygen absorbers and a moisture absorber together with? I'm somewhat confused about on this. One channel suggested doing so with powdered milk. Thank you for any tips on this. God bless you and your family. Enjoy your week.

@ServingUpSimplicity 2 года назад

Thanks for subscribing! I’m not sure about the moisture packs as I’ve only ever used oxygen absorbers. Maybe do a little more research or even try the company website that sells the moisture absorbers to see what they suggest. Good luck, hope your preps turn out well ❤️

@BoakyeNicholas-sc8fz Год назад

How I'm I going to get the container that u packed the items in and want to know the price for the container I'm much interested in the container

@kittycato2023 Год назад

DONT USE WET CLOTH AS SEEN TO CLEAN INSIDE EDGES. YOUR ADDING MOISTURE. BUT U didn't add moisture absorbers!

@melmelbry5754 6 месяцев назад

I use germ X (rubbing alcohol) on a paper towel and run around the edge. It works perfectly and dries fast with no moisture, yet also cleans the edges. 😀

@transformationofthebride2295 4 года назад

Rice has a long shelf life if kept dry. Why would you use mylar for rice?

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

Using Mylar bags for rice extends the shelf life, rice stored in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers can last up to 30 years.

@shananagans5 4 года назад

Rice does last a long time if kept dry but it will oxidize after extended time periods. Storing in a Mylar bag with oxygen absprbers will remove the oxygen and prevent that oxidation process. Rice stored dry in a dark, oxygen free environment will last for decades.

@transformationofthebride2295 4 года назад

@@shananagans5 Thank you.

@shayson1357 3 года назад

best accent 2020 !

@ServingUpSimplicity 3 года назад

Thank you 😜

@pamfontenot6328 26 дней назад

Could you use a Seal A Meal first then iron seal the sugar ?

@kittycato2023 Год назад

Stand bags upright...than use straightening iron

@kimberlyjones6476 4 года назад

Thanks for the hair straightener idea. Never would have thought of that.

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

You’re welcome.

@appalachiangigi36 4 года назад

I was about to suggest the hair straightener! It makes things so much easier! :) :) :)

@josiegallegos7144 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing. This will be my first time trying this. Now I am ready to try. Can you tell me how long it will last in these bags? What should i look for if it's going bad?

@ServingUpSimplicity 2 года назад

There’s a link in description box with shelf life chart. Also if putting up flour or cornmeal I recommend using all purpose instead of self rising. Thanks for watching!

@kittycato2023 Год назад

How many lbs flour or sugar per 1 gallon bag?

@mytriggerboyandlogan 2 года назад

Thanks for the details when showing how to do it.

@floridaprepper598 2 года назад

As long as you are using oxygen absorbers you really do not have to freeze your food the oxygen absorber will pull all the oxygen out which will keep the bugs from hatching thay cannot survive without oxygen

@Jesuslovesme8 12 дней назад

How long is the shelf life?

@denisewarner8982 2 года назад

Can you put strong white bread flour in a Mylar bags ?

@ServingUpSimplicity 2 года назад

I’m not sure, I’ve not used or tried storing that type of flour long term. I’m sorry 😞

@tammystempky5709 4 года назад

Hey were did you purchase them 1 gallon mylar bags 7 mil at??

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

I got them on Amazon, there are several links for several different sizes in the description box below the video.

@matthewroy7718 3 года назад

We make an excellent 1.5 gallon (12" x 16") 6 mil zip seal mylar bag found on Amazon, eBay and ETSY. ROYPACK

@ServingUpSimplicity 3 года назад

Thanks for the info, I’ll check it out!

@alf287 2 года назад

The reason the small cutouts are about one inch from the end is for opening without a knife. Seal above those lines if you want to open them easily. Also I half the bags sometimes and cut my own cutouts.

@melissamccrystal5767 2 года назад

Serving up simplicity I have a large family and am going to start prepping. Just out of curiosity can you store dry beans etc in mason jars with lids? Would like to know all the alternative ways to store food etc. Dry pasta etc shelf life of those etc.

@ServingUpSimplicity 2 года назад

I use Mason jars for short term storage but if you’re trying to save ahead for several years then I think Mylar bags. I do a combination of both so I’ve got short term and long term storage covered.

@1Dogsoldier4life 2 года назад

There are videos out for dry bean jar storage.

@trippinwithtracy687 4 года назад

Great video...Thanks for sharing!

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

Thank you!

@sandyscookbook2799 3 года назад

Long term food storage in mylar bags should be stored in either 5 gallon buckets with lids or bins that are not clear. You want to keep their exposure to light to a minimum.

@nolagospeltracts8264 4 года назад

How much time to you have to use the oxygen absorbers before they go bad? I notice they come in huge packs so you I guess you would have to use them all at once.

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

Some companies do sell them packaged in smaller quantities as well.

@BAW310 4 года назад

Do you have a regular Vaccuum sealer? I just put them in a Vaccuum seal bag and it’s just like they come from the store!

@maureen5054 3 года назад

NOLA Gospel Tracts The oxygen absorbers you don't use... you can put those in mason jars and screw on the top tight. The other option is to put them in a small mylar bag (depending on how many you have left) and then sealing the mylar bag closed using either a clothing iron (set on wool setting) or hot iron for hair straightening (that is what I use & set that at 350 degrees...sealing the top by squeezing hair straightener and holding it there for 3 seconds as I go along the top). You want to get your remaining oxygen absorbers in something to protect them as soon as you can. You have about 20-30 minutes before they would go bad. Hope this helps and God bless...

@woodspirit98 2 года назад

Rass??

@marniesmalridge8152 3 года назад

Hi, just a suggestion, but you should never ever use oxygens absorbers in sugar or salt. They dont need it. They will go hard as rocks in a short ampunt of time. Its also better to tie your hair back good as before getting into it. 😉

@GingerSnapKitchen 4 года назад

This is very interesting and useful! 🙂

@angelissaa1819 2 года назад

It wouldn’t hurt to use an oxygen absorber?

@hazelamann2697 4 года назад

Do you have to take the corn meal and flour out of the small bags? They have recipes on them?

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

I definitely would take them out of the bag, it’s been my experience even freezing flour or cornmeal long term in the original packaging that it can make it have an awkward taste. And I don’t think the oxygen absorbers would be able to work properly either if flour or cornmeal was left in original bag. You could still cut the recipe off back to save or snap a pic of it 😀

@moniqueshaw8502 4 года назад

I cut out recipes and throw it in the mylar bag, so when opened you have it no matter what. 😃

@DianaTx361 4 года назад

Thank you .. I had never seen Mylar bags. I’m going to see about doing this. We’re living in a weird time and have to adapt to our new normal.

@brendasauls2483 4 года назад

I have never heard of Mylar bags, very interesting. May I ask why you didn't put an oxygen packet in your sugar?

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

Oxygen Absorbers can make the sugar get hard and it is stable without them.

@eyeswideshut2800 3 года назад

It's a chemical anyway, stable on it's own

@jasminegalvin 3 года назад

Be careful when packaging with oxygen packets. If you use them to store high moisture goods you can get botulism. Some foods need silicon or nothing. Definitely get a book before you try this method.

@kylaevans9062 3 года назад

Hi, is there a difference between mylar bags when prepping for long term food storage? For example, I just ordered these below, however, now I am questioning whether there is a difference in bags as I have not seen any video with gold mylar bags...The description did mention that they were over 5ml and for long term food storage? Has anyone had experience with these? Thanks for your help! Brand: Generic

@ServingUpSimplicity 3 года назад

I’ve never heard of gold Mylar bags, I believe the main thing is picking a reliable brand and getting at least 5ml or 7ml

@schmeilfordsburger2906 2 года назад

Good job!

@ServingUpSimplicity 2 года назад

Thank you!

@HTownPrepper 3 года назад

Thank you great video!

@ServingUpSimplicity 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@nolagospeltracts8264 4 года назад

Ok You answered my question/

@lawrence6444 3 года назад

Great video...thank you !

@ServingUpSimplicity 3 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@MJYouAreNotAlone1 4 года назад

The baking soda and leavening in self rising flour does not store long-term. You will need to add baking soda to it when you’re ready to use it or it will not rise. I am only store regular flour

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

Thank you for the tip. I had read that self rising will not store well long term after I had already purchased it so I only done one bag of each this time and plan on using all purpose next time.

@MJYouAreNotAlone1 4 года назад

Serving Up Simplicity Thanks for the video I really enjoyed it I will subscribe! This is a journey we are all learning.

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

Thanks for subscribing! It’s definitely nice to have other people that we can learn from by sharing our collective experiences ❤️

@MJYouAreNotAlone1 4 года назад

Serving Up Simplicity From what I’ve been able to learn regular flour will only store for up to five years? There is so much to learn.

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

Check out the chart link in video description, it gives time frame for a lot of items. Hope this helps 😀

@DianaTx361 4 года назад

Can you put up cereal too? What about oatmeal? I’m super interested

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

Check out the shelf life link in video description box, it has list of what can be put up and how long the shelf life expectancy is fir each one 😉

@nadinelapenna2078 4 года назад

I’ve done oatmeal. Along with the smaller sized pastas for soup like Acini de Pepi and Orzo. Also, i put up some chocolate, gummy bears, and hard candies in Mylar

@nadinelapenna2078 4 года назад

I’m gonna need to put up reguLar boxed cereal soon. I’ve bought too many and i think they will go stale before my family eats it all. I’ve heard that you can do this... nothing official but worth a shot if you might lose it anyway.

@bigg490 2 года назад

GET ON WITH IT FFS!

@eobrien1 4 года назад

This is cool! I imagine they would also be good just to keep from bugs getting into all your dry/baking goods as you need time to go through them. I know living in the south, this is a thing I have to pay attention to all the time. I’m super paranoid and everything is in Tupperwares in my pantry lol

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

It definitely helps with bugs, especially if you pre-freeze the flour and cornmeal. You can put up pasta as well.

@JazzyGems111 2 года назад

Thank you. Just wondering, if no oxygen absorbers are used in sugar, how do you keep bugs from hatching during storage?

@jessicaartz489 2 года назад

I learned you do not use them with sugar...and sugar is best stored in mason jars.

@melmelbry5754 6 месяцев назад

@jessicaartz489 you can put bay leaves in the sugar as a deterrent. Also, what happens to all those jars if there are earthquakes or explosions? If you drop one it would be devastating considering you cant get more during an apocalypse. Bags are safer. And you can travel with them if necessary. Glass, not so much.

@tiara424777 4 года назад

so putting the oxygen absorbers in a jar keeps them fresh how long?

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

It does because the jar seals air tight, the absorbers also come with an indicator packet you can store in the jar to let you know if they are still good. I think they should last around 6 months when stored properly.

@tiara424777 4 года назад

@@ServingUpSimplicity oh perfect thanks!

@theayegerlehner7793 4 года назад

It becomes like a brick. Do not use with salt either.

@nadinelapenna2078 4 года назад

Putting the pickle buckets in the sun for a few days should remove the smell.

@angelissaa1819 2 года назад

@@theayegerlehner7793 but when. Open it it’s not hard anymore? 🤷🏻‍♀️

@lydiaguerra2731 4 года назад

Love the video! Well explained .

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

Thank you!

@alienpsychomom 4 года назад

I am about to do the same thing with rice and oats. I bought the 5 gallon mylar bags. I got free pickle buckets to put them in. Do you think if you store the food in mylar bags the food will pick up the pickle smell? Thank you. Very good video

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

Awesome! I would think that the Mylar bag would protect it against the pickle odor as long as you use a quality bag and go with at least a 5 or 7 mil thickness but I’m not 100% sure. Thanks for watching!

@alienpsychomom 4 года назад

@@ServingUpSimplicity Thank you for answering so quickly.

@sheba5203 2 года назад

@@alienpsychomom as for the pickle bucket smell, you can either sprinkle baking soda into each 'empty bucket' w/lid on to get rid of the smell or spray a little white vinegar and let them air dry a few days. Both will neutralize any odors in/on any surface/room/container.

@jitendrakavi417 4 года назад

Your video is so good but i have a advise to u when u editing ur video plse u told in English keep subtitle in lower side which is understand by everyone by reading what u say

@tammystempky5709 4 года назад

Great job loved it

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

Thank you!

@paulareilly912 4 года назад

Oxygen absorbers remove oxygen which would kill bugs, the risk of food having condensation and then spoiling your bagged food is prevalent

@lorrainestone 3 года назад

No one tells us what setting to put our iron on.

@ServingUpSimplicity 3 года назад

I used about a medium to medium high setting.

@nadinelapenna2078 4 года назад

Can you freeze the flour AFTER you put flour in a Mylar bag? I put some up in Mylar before i knew about the freezing tip.

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

I wouldn’t try that because I’m not sure how it may affect the oxygen absorbers. You can just do it on the next batch you put up before putting in Mylar bags, it’s trial and error for us all.

@nadinelapenna2078 4 года назад

Serving Up Simplicity It sure is! I’ve learned so much. Thank you for your video. I know it takes time to do these! I just subscribed. Checking out other videos. :)

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

Thank you for watching & subscribing! I’ve been slacking on new content the last few weeks, it’s been super busy trying to work from home with my regular job, home schooling my daughter and doing RU-vid 😬 But I’m working on getting a video out soon.

@aniyahdilovelilioness747 2 года назад

What cc is used for smaller bags?

@MP-ne6ji 2 года назад

100cc for quart or less

@aniyahdilovelilioness747 2 года назад

@@MP-ne6ji Thank you 💜

@stacijo7989 4 года назад

I'm confused as to what you used the oxygen absorbers with.. they pull air, not moisture, when you said you put them in the jar and you said moisture was in the jar? Silica gel pulls moisture. And as for the sugar, I didn't see wether you used you used oxygen absorbers in that or not. Be advised, you cannot use them in sugar. I mix diatomascious earth, without freezing to kill any bug eggs.

@ServingUpSimplicity 4 года назад

The heat from the oxygen absorbers was causing moisture in the mason jar and I used the mason jar to store the extra absorbers I had . And I did NOT use the oxygen absorbers in the sugar as I was told it would make the sugar hard. Thanks for tip on another option for killing the bug eggs 😀

@sabaof8 2 года назад

The LDS page “Longer-Term Food Storage” states, “Pouches should be sealed using an impulse sealer (see related instructions). Do not use an iron or another household heating device because it will not provide an adequate seal, especially for powdered products such as flour or dry milk.”

@alf287 2 года назад

My mylar bags from Wallaby suggest using a straightening iron. I use it at 410 and it seals fine.

@lilmissdangerous2267 3 года назад

Did you freeze the sugar first as well?

@ServingUpSimplicity 3 года назад

No need to freeze the sugar and do not use oxygen absorber with sugar.

@anna-mariawuhrmann2988 4 года назад

The sugar, the salt is preserved forever in their original package, but you can put them in glass jars which is better !!! Everything can be preserved in glass jars including flour, pasta, dried legumes, rice, homemade dried vegetables, etc. etc. etc .. there is no need to spend more money on aluminum bags, or plastic containers / bins, plastic is everywhere and pollutes the whole world, the oceans, the land and our food. So I always avoid plastic where I can, unfortunately plastic is everywhere in every packaging of products in supermarkets, beauty products, hygiene products, etc. etc .. I prefer glass jars better and can keep everything without problems, moreover they are more beautiful to look at when they are on the shelves together with other emergency supplies. I don't need Amazon products I hahahahaha

@BAW310 4 года назад

Hey, you should start your own RU-vid channel and share your superior wisdom with the whole world!

@cindyknudson2715 3 года назад

Jars and lids are becoming harder to come by.

@hugforyourbelly8640 2 года назад

@@cindyknudson2715 a year later, they're virtually impossible

@dawnsmith3659 2 года назад

What happens to your pretty heavy jars in storm or earthquake? How many can you throw in a backpack and lug around in a SHTF situation?

@slim9559 2 года назад

Anna-Maria Wuhrmann Very few people have a large number of canning jars & lids at their disposal. At his point in time mylar bags & O2 absorbers are about the same cost & easier to obtain than canning jars + take up much less storage space in the food pantry. opinion & making