So the question is, if I want to store some rice, beans, salt, sugar and pasta in 5 gal buckets with gamma lids using O2 absorbers do I need to seal in mylar bags?
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So the question is, if I want to store some rice, beans, salt, sugar and pasta in 5 gal buckets with gamma lids using O2 absorbers do I need to seal in mylar bags?
According to several LDS folks you can do it either way. Just better with the mylar.
You'll get a better seal with less air penetration with mylar bags. Then the bucket is strong enough to protect the mylar bag and is more stackable/portable.
You can also use poly bags. these fit in a 5 gal bucket nicely. or store a few things in one bucket. so you can open one bucket not 4 to get some beans,rice,wheat berry's and say dried onions out. link to cheap bags http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/...rial-Poly-Bags
What about putting the beans, rice, etc. in the buckets and keeping the items in the plastic bags they came in...then putting the bucket it on? Should you still use mylar? and should you still use some kind of absorber?
For long term Mylar in the bucket is the only way to go. For beans/wheat 02 absorber or the dry-ice works well.
Also...can someone possibly post a picture of an O2 Absorber? Where can I find this item? How big are they?
Links page. Sorbant http://www.sorbentsystems.com/ and Honneyville. http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/oxy...bers500cc.aspxQuote:
Originally Posted by KevDen2005
Are the two I use. And 300cc are like 2.5"X2.5"
Are those gamma lids really worth it? Do they just make opening/closing the buckets easier? Also, any places in the springs for getting wheat or oats in bulk?
Whole foods has or can get you bags of winter wheat berry's. I have been storing popcorn from sam's cub for 2 or 3 years now in the big 5 gallon water bottles. So far looks good. Popcorn makes really good corn bread. and can strech out the wheat flour for less than a third of the price of wheat berry's. $16.?? for 50 lb bag IIRC.
Thanks! I'm going to have to try that, I'm almost addicted to cornbread!
Anyone have a local source for mylar bucket liners? Got some extra to trade??
I do not know of anyone local. Some other members may have a source. I have a few here in the springs.Quote:
Originally Posted by esaabye
Where do you get the mylar bucket liners in the springs. And the question about oats you can pick up 9 lbs boxes of quick oats at Sam for around $6
I've seen thin and thick mylar liners. Thick are expensive, but do they work better? Or is it a matter of thicker film leading to pin holing easier when you stuff it in the bucket (bending the liner)?
This is my first post, and why isn't the cop car emoticon a Firebird instead of a Camaro?[PoPo]
Anyone have any recipes they use the dry goods in these pails?
The thicker liners are less prone to pin holing and the transmission rate for 02 is less as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duly
If you look at Sorbants website you can see the results for the grades of Mylar as to puncture resistance and other specs.
And I am partial to Firebirds as well. one of mine.
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Originally Posted by 4gunfun
So you will need a grain mill for the popcorn to get it to cornmeal size?
Does anyone have any recipes for any of the whole foods they are storing to aid in rotation?
Yes, you will need a very good grain mill for the hard popcorn. I tried the hand crank grain mill once. Then I sold it and bought a electric one. I have solar power at my mountain hideout.