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Moisture Absorbers vs Oxygen Absorbers for Dehydrated Foods | Desiccant Pack vs O2 Absorber
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- Опубліковано 14 сер 2024
- This is a basic review of the use of O2 absorbers vs desiccant packs with dehydrated foods. Ask any questions you might still have in the comments below, and I'll answer them - plus include them in the first pinned comment.
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Here are additional questions you might have:
1. Do I use either of these in conditioning? Nope.
2. Can I use them together? No - oxygen absorbers need moisture to work properly - thus they negate each other.
3. Can I use both vacuum sealing and O2 absorbers? There's no need. Vacuum sealing does it all.
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Thank you for the additional answers. This video was great. To be clear, you don't use O2 absorbers and moisture abservers together, so I'm assuming you also would not vacuum seal and use a moisture absorber either, correct? Also would you say vacuum seal is superior to O2 absorbers when using jars?
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Happy to help!
Thank you very much. I am in England and don't know of anybody else that is prepping.
I would love to live in America/Canada to get all the prepping stuff.
I bought Moisture absorbers, and wondered why they weren't shrinking??? Because of you, I now know the difference.
We are living in strange times and need to learn new skills..
I'm glad this was helpful for you!!
I too am in England, and its so hard to get things here, as not many people do this, i am doing my best lol, keep up the good work x
Love how she replies to every comment
If you took the time to leave a comment, how could I not respond? ♥ I appreciate you guys a lot!
@@ThePurposefulPantry I found one that you didn’t respond to 😉
Just watching this today...8/10/2023. Wow. How far we have come. That time was so scary for everyone and love your videos. We made it and are able to dehydrate another day 🥰
Thank you!! I never could figure out the difference!
Happy to help!
I really appreciate your dehydrating videos and especially ones like this. With canning supplies so scarce, I’m dehydrating a lot more than I had anticipated right now.
Thanks! I'm glad it was helpfuL
I love how when I have a question pop into my head, it's often the very next thing you address, like reusing the desiccant packs and do I need to get a vacuum sealer before I start dehydrating. :) This has happened on some of your other videos too.
As far as O2 absorbers in a vacuumed jar I think is a good idea. The vacuum that those food savers pull is quite weak and there is still some O2 left in the jar. A perfect vacuum is something like 29.?? inches of mercury if I remember correctly and a food saver pulls they claim about 12 inches of mercury so there is some air left in the jars by the food saver pump. I also saw that the claimed 12 inches from food saver is very optimistic and the actual vacuum is much lower. I think most people have problems with the food saver standard size jar sealer is because the vacuum is so low. When they remove the jar sealer from the jar the lid pops off. With a good vacuum it should never come off by removing the jar sealer. Anyway thanks for sharing your video.
Even after vacuum sealing my Mason Jars I still use an 02 absorber and never had issues.. It helps keep the seal as well and yes, there is most likely STILL oxygen in the jar (or bag) after using a vacuum... As cheap as they are, its all good..
Excellent explanation. I had a basic idea of the two, but this video explains them so much better. Thank you for helping us learn :)
You're very welcome!
Omg you are the best this is the one I have it is I ordered from amazon the silicon moisturizer ones you are so helpful,can’t get enough of your videos as they are so helpful ,I can’t wait till vacuum jar sealer come available, as I watch your videos I am so interested in all your dehydrating recipes ,you are a world of wisdom and I thank you very much !!
This was so great! I've wondered about this for ages! Thank you for such a great informative video! 👍
You're so welcome!
Gah!!!! I never clicked so fast!! LOL Did you read my mind??? I’ve been wondering this for the last couple of weeks! Thank you for posting this video!! 💖
Hope it helped!
Use a small Ball jar and fill with rice leaving just enough space for your oxygen absorbers, this will keep most of the air out when you open it to grab absorbers to use.
I'm now watching every video you post, and have shared them with friends! Thank you for always being so kind, knowledgeable and honest!
Aww, thanks so much!!
I’m new to food storage and I love how much I get from your page. Thank you!!
You are so welcome!
Great video. This is actually the information I was looking for.
I've been watching your videos for several years, I'm about to order my first ever dehydrator (hoping I'm not past your coupon date on the Jan. 2023 Nesco/Cosori comparison 😄) - this information is so timely for me to be watching because I've saved those silica moisture absorbers from vitamins, thinking I could re-use them, but now I know better.
Thank you for all you do!
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Thank you for explaning on how to use these! Im just starting and clueless
Happy to help!
Thank you Darcy. I've been wondering about the differences.
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you for sharing the differences! We use both and they’re very nice to have for the pantry!
You are so welcome! There is always confusion, so I wanted to make sure I had a resource to help!
This lady has helped me more than another channel. Thinking one of both cover both issues. And then vac seal. Coffee filters work well for power paper sacks to remove light. O and most important thank you
One of both shouldn't be used together as I did mention ;)
Thank you for this. I also signed up for the news letters and printables from your website. I appreciate you sharing all your hard work! I am new to drying for long term.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for clearing up the difference between the two, that helps a lot!
Happy to help!
Great to know the difference between these.
Thank you so much for this information! I just started dehydrating things out of my garden to powder (like tomatoes-yum) and this is exactly the information that I was looking for.
You are so welcome! I'm glad it helped!
Than you so much for all your input and hard work.
You're welcome!
I didn’t even know that o2 absorbers were a thing. Glad that I ran into this video.
Great explanation, thanks for doing this video. I love my jar vacuums sealer, use the oxygen absorbers in mylar bags, have reusable moisture absorbers.
Very good video. Thank you so much for information.
You are a great help for me! Thank you so very much.
Glad to hear that!
I use the refreshable ones in my seasonings
I make my own moisture absorbers. I use Vibrant Life Mini Crystal unscented cat litter. I measure whatever quantity I'm gonna do and put it in brown, natural coffee filter and tie the top off using a 6 inch piece of natural hemp twine and this method works absolutely perfect. I usually make the dessicant packs a little large in that i I put a heaping teaspoon in each coffee filter before tying it off. A four pound bag of the Vibrant Life cat litter is VERY inexpensive and it lasts like forever. you can buy larger bags but the Four pound bag is good for me. Just sayin'...
Do what works for you!
@@ThePurposefulPantry could you use rice?
I got lucky, my first order of O2 absorbers were separately packaged inside the larger bag! Def more plastic used for packaging but nice to not worry about them getting exposed.
Thank you for explaining. Now it makes sense!
Thank you so much I appreciate the simple explanation
Thank you! You always give such good information.
Glad it was helpful!
Very good video...👏👏
Thank you 👍🏻
I needed this information so much. TY
Will it cause any harm to use too big of an O2? Like just buy 300 for all bags and not worry about small bags to have fewer to open and spoil?
You can always use more OA than recommended when needed. You shouldn’t use less though.
If you are storing flour or rice in Mylar bags placed in food safe buckets do you recommend using o2 or or moisture absorbers?
Long term dry storage like that is what O2 absorbers are made for.
My newbie questions answered. Thank you.
Great information!!
Glad it was helpful!
Good info. Thanks Darcy 🦋
Glad it was helpful!
Best explained video I have seen!! I have come across oxygen absorbers that change colour which one should I use because I am knew at this! I also bought a vacuum sealer for bags but I'm prepping for long term (years).Any advice is welcome THANK YOU😃
Hi Darcy, what about sizes of the oxygen absorbers. What is best to use?
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Thank you for your great video. I have a question before I throw away many jars of fried dried onions (used for salads etc.. purchased at Walmart). If vacuum sealing is the same as using an oxygen absorber, that means that when I placed a moisture absorber into these jars and vacuum sealed them, that this is creating the environment for botulism toxin? I avoided using oxygen absorbers for this reason. I appreciate your knowledge in this area and would be eternally grateful for your opinion, before tossing a case of these onions in the trash. No one I had found on UA-cam explained about not using both oxygen absorbers with moisture absorbers in the same jar or vacuum sealing being the same as using an oxygen absorber back when I canned these almost two years ago. Thank you for your HELP 😊.
Don't use them both - it becomes ineffective. It's not a botulism risk, but worthless to do.
Thank you for your time and quick and helpful response 🙏 .
For storing o2 absorbers, can I just put excess of it in a ziploc? Or I have to like seal it in a plastic using an iron? The ones I have not used yet.. for future usage.
Ziptop bags are air permeable. You need airtight storage that is about the same as how many O2 absorbers you have - canning jars, in the mylar bags they came in, etc. They absorb any o2 they come in contact with.
Do you recommend using the oxygen absorbers along with the vacuum seal?
You only need one or the other.
Good Job Lady
QUESTION. Thank you for sharing! I have a dog rescue. Kibble bags of 4, 14, 25, 50 lbs. Trying to figure out if I shld slit them, insert the above?? in several places and then how big, and reseal with tape? Need to last 3 yrs give or take. Not possible to store them in containers. Can't afford. Trying to keep moths, eggs from hatching. Same question with pasta and rice. Please help me while things are still available. Thank you again!!
Dog food isn't meant to last three years. The fats and proteins aren't meant for long-term storage and can turn rancid over time. And the packaging isn't airtight, so O2 absorbers won't do well in them anyway.
Can you reuse the canning lid or is it a one time use like water or pressure canning
As long as you haven't bent it, it doesn't have a gap in the sealing agent, and it will hold a seal, you can reuse it.
Thanks for the info!
Any time!
Very helpful information!
Glad you think so!
I would like to store "Biltong" (dried meat, but still contains some moisture) and thought that storing it in vacuum-sealed bags together with a moisture absorber and an O2 absorber would be sufficient to store in a pantry for around a year. Is this approach safe or is refrigerated/frozen the only long term storage ?
It's been stored for ages - but it will depend on your envirinment, too. Don't use both - use 1 or the other. Optimal storage is always freezing, but folks have been storing it for ages on the shelf if done properly.
your videos are so helpful.my go for dehydrating. but I will say had had to look high and low to get the food saver vacuum seal accessory. For saver in uk doesn't sell them so the cheapest I could get them was 37 GBP. between tax and postage. I tried all options even food saver in uk so not helpful. but they are ordered now.phew!
You can build your own there are videos out there on UA-cam on how to build your own vacuum chamber
Very helpful! Thank you! 👍🏼
You're welcome!
My dog & I are in the process of prepping for our thru hike of the AT this summer. Since it will be unfeasible to take her typical diet of raw food on this trip. I am going to use Ziwi dehydrated kibble and Stella & Chewy Freeze Dried Patties for her diet. In order to save space and to also allow for me to easily add water to her diet through her food I am grinding both of these products into a fine powder. This is the reason for my question. I began to wonder if by me grinding the food and then repackaging these products if they may become rancid. So, I have been trying to find whether I should add an oxygen absorber or a moisture absorber to the daily food packages that I am making for her. The process that I have in place to do right now is, 1) I am grinding the above brands into individual daily portions 2) I am placing the daily portion into a Hefty Ziploc bag 3) removing as much air as possible for the Ziploc manually prior to zipping it shut. 4) I am planning to vacuum seal each daily Ziploc bag in a Food Saver bag. So, my question is, is this enough to keep her food fresh over the 9+ months that the food needs to stay fresh or do I need to add a oxygen absorber or moisture absorber to my system. I really do not want this food to go back it is a $3000+ investment in her food for this trip. Thank you.
Stick them in the freezer until the hike and you'll be fine. The rancidity will come from it being on the shelf.
@@ThePurposefulPantry Just to be clear, I will be having these mailed to me every so often while on the trail. So, you are not advising to use either a moisture absorber or an oxygen absorber while in storage? That I should just freeze the vacuum bags and mail them as needed?
Yep - They COULD do a moisture absorber when shipping if there are lots of temperature fluctuations, which is what most packing companies do.
Question:
My product is deep fried chicken skin stored in ziplock plastic pouches... How do I extend the shelf life of my product? I'm planning to place in stores
Your freezer is the only safe viable option unless you follow whatever the standard is for commercial products and shelf-stable storage.
if i already open the bucket(with wheat berries in it), will the oxygen absorber stop working?
I'm fairly new into this homesteading, and just started using mason jars for food storage. I have random questions, and hopefully you don't mind :). when Im storing my homemade bread made with fresh milled flour, I normally put silica inside the paper bag, hoping it will not mold quickly, either I store it in the counter for few days or in the ref or freezer., Am I doing it right, is it working or am I just wasting my money?
Yes - once exposed to the air, you need to replace the O2 absorbers. As far as the bread, I can't say - it might help if you're in a really humid environment, but they also are able to be used again, so it's not really wasting your money.
In my bag of home made beef jerky, moisturizer pack!? What’s the brand you use!?
I don't use them in jerky as they aren't shelf-stable unless cured. But I always link in the description box. I use Dry and Dry moisture absorbers.
My oxygen obsorbers got moist and moisture in the jar quick once I opened them. What do I do? I did put them in and vaccum sealed. Do I need them anyway for pasta?
If you put oxygen absorbers into a jar, and then open the jar, you have to replace them if you intend on closing the jar back up. That's what vacuum sealing is for. Oxygen absorbers are for long-term storage when you don't intend to get into the jar except to finally use or refill from, and then you use another O2 absorber - they are one and done.
Great video and I love your channel as I’m just getting started with dehydration.
I can’t get Ball jars in Europe so the vacuum seals are not going to work in my hinged jars.
However, I have an All American 921 pressure canner and a waterbath. Can I get the air out of dried onions, veg, dried dog meats etc by putting the closed jars in either waterbath or PC?
No. You don't NEED to vacuum seal at all. An airtight container is all you need. So commercial jelly jars, spaghetti sauce jars, weck jars, any hinged jars that close properly is all that is needed.
Is there anything that I shouldn’t put a silica gel pack in? I was putting them into everything I dehydrated to be certain it was dry.
Don't use your silica gel packs to dry anything. They should be use to control any moisture being introduced as you open jars and moisture with the air coming in. Get your food completely dry, and if you feel the need, use the silica packets to protect them from any moisture at that point.
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I have found out the hard way that Onion Powder can get inconveniently solid in a Jar. Is it recoveralble. Can I Dehydrate it again (after getting it out of the Jar of course), which begs the question - silly -but can I dehyfrate it 'In' the jar?
At the moment I just chip a bit away as much as I can.
Mine doesn't get that hard, but I use arrowroot to help. I've heard people sometimes pop it into the microwave for a few seconds at a time to release it, then break it down, grind it, dry the powder, and then store - but use the arrowroot powder to help.
@@ThePurposefulPantry That's worth a try. It is commercial, probably Freeze Dried Onion Powder btw. The Garlic Powder I bought at the same time is OK. Assuming that works I will need to store it better.
I've never canned foods, so.. does it matter what kinds of food i store in a jar long time? & Is all I have to do, is just use the canning top absorber.. what about dyhydrated & NONdehydrated food?
Dehydrating is not the same thing as canning. So no, you can't put some fresh peaches into a jar and use an O2 absorber to store them. They need to be fully dried - with a dehydrator of some sort - and then they can store this way. Fresh food /cooked food cannot be stored this way without freezing or pressure canning. DRIED food, is different and this is how you store it.
Hmm. Again i learned something. I thought both packets were the same thing. Glad I haven’t used any yet. lol
And now you know :)
Yep thanks. I just wonder why nobody else explained the difference for beginners. I've watch videos similar to yours for 3 years yet you're the first I've seen. Maybe I should just stay here. Lol
Have you done a video on what products (i.e. dried fruits?) you use dessicas for and what products you use O2 absorbers on???? Thank you!
No - because it's not an issue of what food. Just as I said in the video, it's about what you want the tool to do. There isn't an either or for food, but a moisture tool or a long-term tool.
I’m newer to all this, still, and feeling overwhelmed.
I’m definitely confused.
I think you said that you’re only using one or the other.
I guess I’m still confused as to knowing which to use and when.
So far, I’ve only DH apples and frozen veggies.
I have the vacuum sealer for my jar lids.
So, I THINK my confusion is more around moisture absorbers.
I have both packets, but not 100% clear to which product I need...if at all.
You don't NEED either one. But like I said - moisture absorbers control moisture - so if you are in a high humid environment and in and out of a jar of something a lot, you use a moisture absorber.
If you want something for long-term storage and you will not be in and out of the jar, use an oxygen absorber to protect the food from oxygen.
Darcy, color me totally confused. I have my bread flour, grits, barely and oats stored in those big pretzels plastic container. Do I need to put an oxygen absorber or moisture absorber in them. I am in and out of the jars frequently. I have watched your videos several times but it is not sinking in. Please just tell me what I need to do.
Thanks 😊☺️😊
Don't be. You don't need them for those instances. You need them for long-term storage (not getting in and out of), or if you don't have issues with clumping, sticking, etc.
@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you thank you thank you!!!!! 😍😍😍😍
Do you need to vacuum seal moisture absorbers? Thank you 😊
No - just airtight containment in an appropriately sized container. You can if you want.
What should I use for French fries takeaways ? please reply ASAP
Neither will help.
What is stored in the jars where you use your vacuum sealer for? This is all pretty new to me.
You don't need to use anything in a jar if you're vacuum sealing it.
@@ThePurposefulPantry I mean what items is this good for? Dried fruits and vegetables or other foods? Sorry if that's a stupid question
Hello wonderful lady. Is there a certain way to store moisture absorbers once you open the package
Airtight containers about the same volume as now many moisture absorbers you have. I pack them in tightly.
I have some dehydrated gourmet mushrooms that I want to store in mason jars. I accidentally got a bunch of oxygen absorbers (moisture absorbers are on the way)
Moisture is the enemy of dried mushrooms, so obviously I'm going to use the silca packs. My question is, if I throw in both an oxygen and moisture absorber in each jar, would that work to remove both moisture and oxygen? My worry is that for long term storage the oxygen absorber will introduce moisture in the jar.
Do not use both. O2 absorbers need a little moisture (naturally occurring, not what's in the food) to work well, and there is no need for both. An airtight jar is all that is needed. I never vacuum seal my mushrooms and they are always crisp, even years later. You can use one or the other.
@ThePurposefulPantry I appreciate the reply! I kinda figured I would use only silica packets, just wanted to use some of the O2 absorbers I accidentally bought. I'll find a use for them eventually. Thanks again
You can use them for long-term storage of foods (not something you are in and out of), etc.
is adding an oxygen absorber packet to a vacuum sealed jar of beef jerky overkill?
Yes - and if it's not cured, it's worthless because it should be stored in the freezer anyway.
If you have something like tomato powder that has a tendency to cake...can you use an O2 AND a moisture packet in the same jar? I heard you couldn't use them both at the same time.
No - because O2 does nothing to deal with the caking. Caking is from sugars, from moisture and from compaction. Use these tips:
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Hi! Which one should I use for famous amos style cookies? I’m planning to sell some in small plastic jars. I live in Malaysia and it’s really humid here. My problem is the cookies I bake retains their intended texture (crisp and crumbly but not too hard) for just a couple days before they start getting softer even if I store them in an airtight container. I’m leaning towards silica gel but I’m afraid they will make my cookies too hard. O2 absorbers I find a little tricky to store the unused packs.
O2 doesn't help with moisture. If you're trying to control moisture, silica packs are what you need.
@@ThePurposefulPantry thanks very much! 😊
Question! When I placed my oxygen absorbers into a jar after opening once to use more condensation built up in the jar. They were also warm to touch.
Does the condensation make them ineffective? Or unsafe to use in mylar bags or jars?
It means they were used up - I don't use them in jars - it's not worth the trouble.
Can you please verify if I should use oxygen absorbers or moisture absorbers for dehydrated raw meat dog treats. Thank you in advance for answering my question.
Neither. Put them in the freezer.
@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you! But I plan on selling them, should I just vacuum seal? 🙂
Thank you for the explanation! This is the best one I found on the internet! Just to be clear here, I dehydrate meat jerky as treats for my pet and I place them in mylar bags. The treats are usually done within three weeks, and I am always in and out of the mylar bag almost on a daily basis. I do want to extend the shelf life since a refrigerator is not always accessible, in this case, is using silica gel a better choice?
No - cured meats would be the better choice. Meat that is not cured is not reliably shelf stable, and cured meats aren't really good for dogs, I would assume (salt). The reason you can get most meats shelf stable from any store are preservatives of some sort. Rawhide, ears, etc., aren't the same as the meat.
@@ThePurposefulPantry yes you are right, cured meats are not an option for pets:( So even dehydrated meats cannot be put in room temperature for let say, two weeks, with the presence of silica gel?
Will rice work the same for moisture control? I usually but my sugar in a large jar with a semi open small bag of white 5 minute rice.
Not as well.
So could i keep oxygen absorbers in my sealed books to help against offgassing and yellowing?
You keep them in airtight containers to keep them from absorbing oxygen in their environment.
I would think so its probably the O2 that is oxidizing your books and discoloring them that and any light that bleeds in. Use a mylar bag for long term storage for both air bleed and light. I would research first I am guessing that this is your yellowing problem. Check long term storage of books to see what the pro's do.
Can I use the oxygen absorbers for storing flour instead of dry canning? Will it seal?
Instead of vacuum sealing? Sure - just don't use them for sugar. Sorry - dry canning tends to connotate a couple of different methods - one being oven canning which is NOT a recommended safe preservation method, so I wanted to clarify.
I know you stress neither is usually necessary, but...
I heard to NEVER use both; the oxygen being removed AND adding the moisture absorber actually creates the perfect environment for botulism.
Your thoughts?
No - botulism isn't the issue. The O2 absorbers won't work as well because they need a little moisture to work well. Botulism doesn't happen in an environment where the botulism spores aren't there to begin with.
Good video and thank you, but I am a little thick I guess, and still confused about something. :) I haven't begun yet - I am thinking long term storage - I would buy a dehydrator for beans rice, veggies, I don't know what else, and then store them - cool dark place - after (two part question) One: I would need mylar bags, and an air vacuum that works with those, and then add either a moisture or oxygen absorber as I sealed the bag, and then store them? Part two - someone claimed that washed and dried plastic pepsi or coke soda bottle can replace the bags - you put in the dried foods and moisture or o2 absorber? which? then, you would squeeze a little air from the plastic bottle, put the cap on tight, and seal it with something? Are either of those methods on the right track?
You can use mylar + o2 absorbers if that's your preferred way to store. You don't need a dehydrator to store dry beans or dry rice (uncooked). Follow what I said about what to use when - moisture absorbers for things you open a lot, O2 for things you want to vacuum seal and don't plan on opening. If you go the bottle route, an O2 absorbers isn't necessary as the bottle isn't necessarily truly airtight (air permeable over time, but many people use them for regular dry storage without anything. Just store rice, beans, or whatever, seal the top and store.
@@ThePurposefulPantry you are a very helpful person :) thank you
Hello,
First time on your channel. I was wondering, if I could use silica & absorber packs together to store powder milk for long term?
No, because like I said in the video, you shouldn't use them together. Milk does not have an infinite shelf-life, especially after you've opened it.
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Okay. I used together. I packed them together last night. Afterwards I found your video. So should I throw the packs away
Thanks for your quick reply
Hi, I intend to use a moisture absorber in a vacuum sealed bag to get rid of excess moisture if there is any. My question is would it actually absorb any moisture without any air left in the bag. Would it be efficient at least? Thank you.
If you are using a oxygen absorber, all it does is remove oxygen, not the air. And you don't use it along with a moisture absorber. If you are vacuum sealing, you are not removing moisture, you are removing air. Moisture absorbers are really meant for those jars you are getting in and out of a lot, not for long-term storage. Things should be fully dried and conditioned before storing without any aids.
I would like to store bulk dried fruit like raisins etc. I jars and a vacuum sealer. Would I just seal them up or use a silica pack as well?
For fruit, yes.
Hi there you said you can recharge your moisture absorbers I the oven, silly question do you take it out of the package and if so what do you put it back into please thanks
Just toss the whole thing onto a cookie sheet. Usually most packages will have directions on their particular one - but I put in at about 175-250 and let them sit for 20-30 min
I thought that I was ordering 1 of each (of the attachments RM and WM in late 2019) and I received 2 of each. Not sure how I got lucky. In the mindset of one is none and two is one I kept both sets.
And now you could sell it and make a little money ;) lol
@@ThePurposefulPantry Probably.
Can you do a video about maybe diy moisturizer absorbers for your dehydrated foods... is it possible??? I’ve seen some with rice and whatnot
No - there are already a few out there - check out attainable sustainable's website, prepsteader - I don't make my own, and they already have good info.
if i want to store in a jar for long term, without vacuum sealing the jar, what should I use?
Just like the video said, an O2 absorber.
The Purposeful Pantry wow.
@@ThePurposefulPantry Why do so many you tubers get ticked when you watch their videos and ask questions? Without subscribers your channel with be pointless. Sometimes it's alot of information so something could get missed or misunderstood.
Thanks
Welcome!
If I'm dehydrating fruit...say apples or grapes for raisins....... would 1 or 2 desiccant packs be enough for a quart jar?
1 2 gram pack is all you need. If you happen to have a 5, it's fine. They don't need much.
@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you so much...... you are one of the very few UA-camrs that actually reply to questions!!
Can you reuse them or from items that you buy,like pills or even shoes??
I did answer both of those questions in the video - yes, you can recharge them in the oven, and no don't reuse the one that come in shoes, etc. they are not food safe.
Could you use food saver in addition to oxygen absorber for extra protection?
There is no need.
Can't find the download link, great video
You have to join the newsletter to get the download - it's 3/4 of the way down the post. But here it is: fantastic-maker-9968.ck.page/eec895f130
Help! On another channel they said not to use oxygen absorbers in home dehydrated vegetables and fruit due to the risk of botulism. I spent all last summer and a ton of money dehydrating many things, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, peppers, frozen veggies, onions...etc etc. I have them all stored in jars with oxygen absorbers in each jar. Do I have to throw it all out? Praying not!🙏🏻
Thank you for explaining the difference btw. I just hope I haven’t made a very expensive mistake.
I'm so sorry that they are sharing this misinformation out there. You can DEFINITELY use Oxygen Absorbers - you just have to dry your food properly - and mold is bigger issue than anything. So please, you haven't wasted anything. It's fine. Relax ;)
@@ThePurposefulPantry Phew! Thank you so much! There is no sign of mold are moisture in the jars, so I am going to go ahead and assume they are fine. Bless you!