Oh my goodness I kid you not…I was packing a new bucket of white rice about 30 minutes ago and I wasn’t sure how many to use. Those things have been a mystery. I couldn’t believe it when this popped up!
YES MA'AM !!! You provide innumerable people with valuable information. You have shared many new concepts to me personally, therefore, who says: you can't teach an old dog new tricks?! You are simply put: a wealth of HELPFUL information and speak to us in a fashion that is very understandable no matter a person's education level!! I appreciate your method of sharing and teaching!! You are an unsung hero! Thank you for all you do!
Way back in 1998 I started an experiment. I bought white rice, pasta, and lentils with the curiosity of how long they'd last. Long story short, they're all still good (if a touch stale) after 25+ years, just stored in an airtight container in my bedroom closet. These are the things that are gonna save you in a long term emergency. It's boring, yeah. But it's calories! I have a water tote with 1200 pounds of white rice in it, for "just in case." For the things that need O2 absorbers, I just use them within a year or two....I'm so lazy, lol.
We store our open bag of oxygen absorbers (25/bag) in a zip lock bag with air pushed out, and then place that inside a vacuum canister that is hand pumped to a vacuum. This way, they can be stored for months even after having been opened. We purchase the O2 absorbers in cases of 2 or 3 thousand / box. They are very sensitive to open air as mentioned in this video, only times 10. 😮
I'm glad that you said that your over kill the size of the Oxygen Absorbers. I want to make sure that it's doing it's job on absorbing. Thanks for this video.
Liesa, your advice is always appreciated! I know that I can trust what you say and that your do plenty of research. Thank you so much for your dilligence!!
Alaskan prepper did an experiment and kept rice and other things in the trunk of his car for 5-7 years and the rice was still good. No mylar bags or anything, left in factory bags.
@@SuttonsDaze I've had a bag of rice in factory bag on the floor of my basement and no mice. I catch them under my sink but for whatever reason they leave my storage area alone. Obviously I'm not saying to store food in trunk I'm pointing out that rice and beans are a lot more resistant to going bad than people think.
First I want to say....THANK YOU for your soothing voice! Just tried to listen to someone, whose voice was like nails on a chalkboard. lol Secondly, thanks for breaking it all down! God Bless You!
Thank you leisa, i had just seen a vacuum sealer for mason jars & people were chatting about if you still needed the absorbers. I'm able to use the one that came with my vacuum sealer machine but wasn't sure when you need to add the oxygen absorbers. You always seem to get us alot of information that we need. 😊
What I have started doing is take my individual soda bottle (16.9 oz or 20 oz) to store beans or lentils or dry things like that . I then have put in an oxygen absorber and crank down the lid of the bottle. After a while the plastic of the bottle will suck in showing that it is completely sealed.
Hi Leisa, it's always a good day when I watch your videos. Thank you for this vital information. It really helps us to understand what we need to do with different sized containers. I received my January Thrive Life shipment today. I really love their products. I use them at the least once a week. Usually more. The broccoli is fantastic and when reconstituted tastes at least as delicious as fresh broccoli as a side dish for a meal. I'm taking advantage of many of Thrive Life's sales and I have opted for monthly delivery because that saves me money. Another option that is as good as money in the bank is ordering at least $99 dollars of food to get free shipping. I also love the fact that there are a bazillion recipes on their website. Thank you for getting me to think about Thrive Life. Have a great weekend.
How funny, I literally just loaded up some Mylar bags today 😂 maybe it’s the inventory part of the challenge that has us all repackaging for long term storage. Love it thx Leisa
You didn't add freeze drying food. You absolutely can use oxygen absorbers with freeze-dried cheeses, soups, powders, and even ice cream. Harvest Right has a complete book on this. After we got a freeze dryer, it's a game changer.
One thing that I forgot to mention about Thrive Life is that I have now started ordering the broccoli in #10 cans because it goes so fast because it is so delicious. I also have made cream of broccoli soup with it and that is fantastic! I'm going to try using it in stir fry dishes like sweet and sour chicken. Thrive Life has increased the amount of vegetables we eat each week and I'm getting spoiled by not having to chop the food!
I was sealing Mylar bags and glass jars with oxygen absorbers today. I did 1/2 gallon with 300cc. I go over kill sometimes, lol! I have a system go fast. Last few get double OA if I have extra’s. Food is an investment. Thank you!! PS, your hair is so cool!
Leisa, Thank you so much for these instructions. I bought some and the information that came with them was fage. Now I don't have to do a search and secure. Thank you for all your help. Been trying to find better ways to store dry goods. This year the mice have been outrageously plentiful and a nightmare. Have not had this problem in 6-7 years. So I've got to find a way to put a stop to their mischief.😕😞😔🥺 Hate using poison due to all of our pets.
Love the hair Leisa, looks good on you. Thanks you the info . I got a freeze dry . I love my freeze dryer. I have a small house it saving my some space in my house.
Hi, sorta new to this dehydrating and f drying for short and long term. I’ve had my f dryer about 2 yrs now. I only did the bread test and a marshmallow and skittle load for grand daughters but then got long covid which I’m still fighting. I now have cold and a ton of side effects from the3 v shots we stupidly took. Daughter and granddaughters are still having terrible side effects too. So short story there was little time to concentrate on dehydrating and f drying. I have stored white rice and noodles in half gallon jars, cereals and crackers too. How long are these shelf stable. I did vacuum sealed them. I love seeing your thrive life stuff behind you. I’m a consultant and have a ton. What I want to do is save my TL for the long term and use the stuff I FDAnd Dhydrate. I’m just confused how long my stuff is shelf stable. Thank you for this great video.
You are marvelous! I have watched hundreds of dehydrating videos and thus for you are the most informative. I had sooo many questions about absorbers and you pretty well answered them all. I do have one question, can you put to many absorbers in a jar or mylar bag of say.........dehydrated sliced apples?
Thank you. This is on my to do this summer. Ice cream pails from our local cal shop. Need to research mylar bags and oxygen absorbers. You make it all so doable. Thank you. Will check 😊 your list. Love the hair.
I vacuum seal all my spices that are extras. I vacuum soon my sugar a little bit but not enough to make it rock hard. Flour, yeast go in my freezer unless I’m using it. Then I keep a container of it on hand. I keep yeast in freezer or fridge.
Good Work Leisa This is Great Advice! Especially to those who are just beginning to join the rest of us Preppers !! 😂lol, I believe I have all those Foods!❤🕊️ Lord's Blessings All From the Sn❄️w Coverd Foothills of the Olympics 🏔️❄️❄️☃️❤️🕯️
Thank you for this video. I have a bunch of 2 gallon buckets that I like to put several quart size milar bags in, but was never sure of the oxygen absorbers. I'm now going to check on those and repackage if necessary.
Hey Leisas loosing it, been around long before that tho. You're coming along wonderfully. I've come to wonder if O2 absorbers are really worth the cost, I use rubber ring buckets and haven't had any problems with 4-5 yr old products. Does it really make a difference?
Thanks Leisa. This was very helpful. I started dehydrating peppers, onions and tomatoes last year. I added oxygen absorbers to the peppers and onions only since they were crispy dry. Is this OK or because I vacuum seal them in pint jars there is not a need? ~ Rhonda
So, what if I vacuum seal 4 or 5, five pound bags of flour. I'm guessing put an oxygen absorber in each vacuum sealed bag and then put the bags in a 5 gallon bucket?
Thank you. you've answered a lot of questions for me , when somebody is allergic to iodine salt what can I use besides the oxygen absorber cuz I can't use them❤
Lisa how about GRITS , FLOUR and not sure what else . If you have Gluten Free Flour never been opened and still in original box . How long will it stay good.? My daughter has issues with gluten. I didn't realize time has slipped away but it was BEST BY 12/ 22 . Life is a Blessing but things come up and time slips away so fast. I would appreciate your opinion.. How long does box cake mixes last if it was in your home , how far out would you use after BEST BUY ? OH another thing is what about DRY DOG FOOD with the O2 absorbers and mylar bags ? I am so worried as we have 2 German Shehards and a Dalmation yes they eat a lot and dog food is going up & up. THANKS for the video's . I got sick and my Family used a lot of my can preps but it is OK that is also a needed time for preps. I did buy a canner but so SCARED to use it as I did HOT WATER BATH years ago for just pickles and tomato's . I have a bad back and my husband is bone to bone in knees. Our daughter has Hashimoto's and few other issues due to Thyroid. So she eats a lot of fresh spinach , salads, lots of veggies etc no dairy or gluten.
Do you vacuum seal the absorbers after you use them or just put in a jar and add lid and ring. I better unseal my flour and sugar and use the bags elsewhere. Thanks for the info 😮
I’m in Australia we don’t measure bags by pints or quarts so I’m still confused which size to use could you show the bags on a video so I can work it out please
Someone may have already asked this question: if you have a low-number CC pack, can multiples be used in a particular container, or does it have to be one absorber with a higher CC amount? For example, could three 100 CC packs be used instead of one 300 CC pack to get the same outcome? Hope that makes sense😊
Oh my goodness I kid you not…I was packing a new bucket of white rice about 30 minutes ago and I wasn’t sure how many to use. Those things have been a mystery. I couldn’t believe it when this popped up!
This is good information to have.
Yr phone spys on you! Maybe tape over the front camera, which takes a pic every 3 seconds.
YES MA'AM !!! You provide innumerable people with valuable information. You have shared many new concepts to me personally, therefore, who says: you can't teach an old dog new tricks?! You are simply put: a wealth of HELPFUL information and speak to us in a fashion that is very understandable no matter a person's education level!! I appreciate your method of sharing and teaching!! You are an unsung hero! Thank you for all you do!
You are so welcome!
Oxygen absorbers are a confusing subject for me so thank you.
You're very welcome
Way back in 1998 I started an experiment. I bought white rice, pasta, and lentils with the curiosity of how long they'd last. Long story short, they're all still good (if a touch stale) after 25+ years, just stored in an airtight container in my bedroom closet. These are the things that are gonna save you in a long term emergency. It's boring, yeah. But it's calories! I have a water tote with 1200 pounds of white rice in it, for "just in case." For the things that need O2 absorbers, I just use them within a year or two....I'm so lazy, lol.
you should be eating and replacing, rotating stores old eat ,new purchase store
@@mikepoindexter3472 yeah, that's what i do, I just have a few pounds in my long term experiment.
We store our open bag of oxygen absorbers (25/bag) in a zip lock bag with air pushed out, and then place that inside a vacuum canister that is hand pumped to a vacuum. This way, they can be stored for months even after having been opened. We purchase the O2 absorbers in cases of 2 or 3 thousand / box. They are very sensitive to open air as mentioned in this video, only times 10. 😮
I'm glad that you said that your over kill the size of the Oxygen Absorbers. I want to make sure that it's doing it's job on absorbing. Thanks for this video.
I just watched this twice. Lol Thank you for breaking this down for beginners.
BEST 11:45 ON YOU TUBE!!!!
This video came at the perfect time. Got my first package and wasn't completely confident on how to use them. Thanks for educating us newbies.
You are so welcome!
Thank you, Leisa. I'm glad not the only one that questioned O2 absorbers.
You bet!
Liesa, your advice is always appreciated! I know that I can trust what you say and that your do plenty of research. Thank you so much for your dilligence!!
You are so welcome!
Do you know how many oxygen absorbers I've wasted in dry pasta!? *face palm*. Ugh! I'm so glad I watched this!
Alaskan prepper did an experiment and kept rice and other things in the trunk of his car for 5-7 years and the rice was still good. No mylar bags or anything, left in factory bags.
Yeah, good luck with that. Rats, mice and who knows what else. Not worth the repair bill.
@@SuttonsDaze I've had a bag of rice in factory bag on the floor of my basement and no mice. I catch them under my sink but for whatever reason they leave my storage area alone. Obviously I'm not saying to store food in trunk I'm pointing out that rice and beans are a lot more resistant to going bad than people think.
First I want to say....THANK YOU for your soothing voice! Just tried to listen to someone, whose voice was like nails on a chalkboard. lol
Secondly, thanks for breaking it all down! God Bless You!
I only found you a few weeks ago, but I’ve learned more from you than anyone. Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Thank you for all you do with videos and Canuary, you work very hard. God Bless.
Thank you leisa, i had just seen a vacuum sealer for mason jars & people were chatting about if you still needed the absorbers. I'm able to use the one that came with my vacuum sealer machine but wasn't sure when you need to add the oxygen absorbers. You always seem to get us alot of information that we need. 😊
I try
I vacuum seal mine as soon as I pull out what I need.
What I have started doing is take my individual soda bottle (16.9 oz or 20 oz) to store beans or lentils or dry things like that . I then have put in an oxygen absorber and crank down the lid of the bottle. After a while the plastic of the bottle will suck in showing that it is completely sealed.
Hi Leisa, it's always a good day when I watch your videos. Thank you for this vital information. It really helps us to understand what we need to do with different sized containers. I received my January Thrive Life shipment today. I really love their products. I use them at the least once a week. Usually more. The broccoli is fantastic and when reconstituted tastes at least as delicious as fresh broccoli as a side dish for a meal. I'm taking advantage of many of Thrive Life's sales and I have opted for monthly delivery because that saves me money. Another option that is as good as money in the bank is ordering at least $99 dollars of food to get free shipping. I also love the fact that there are a bazillion recipes on their website. Thank you for getting me to think about Thrive Life. Have a great weekend.
Good tip on buying the absorbers individual packaging, I like that idea better.
Thank you for the info. I just purchased some mylar bags & oxygen absorbers and will be using them for the first time.
How funny, I literally just loaded up some Mylar bags today 😂 maybe it’s the inventory part of the challenge that has us all repackaging for long term storage. Love it thx Leisa
Those things always confuse me.. glad you touched on this subject. I second guess myself all the time. I taken notes of this.
You didn't add freeze drying food. You absolutely can use oxygen absorbers with freeze-dried cheeses, soups, powders, and even ice cream. Harvest Right has a complete book on this. After we got a freeze dryer, it's a game changer.
Thank you, Leisa. I have never used or investigated how to use o2 absorbers. This is a great basic info video for us that have never used them before.
Thank you. You have such a calming voice. So much knowledge! You should write a book!
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😊once again 😅your knowledge is invaluable
Thank you, cool topic great due diligence!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loving the new look! Always a great source of information on canning! Thank you for all you do!!!!
Thank you for the teaching , Thank you Leisa
You're welcome
One thing that I forgot to mention about Thrive Life is that I have now started ordering the broccoli in #10 cans because it goes so fast because it is so delicious. I also have made cream of broccoli soup with it and that is fantastic! I'm going to try using it in stir fry dishes like sweet and sour chicken. Thrive Life has increased the amount of vegetables we eat each week and I'm getting spoiled by not having to chop the food!
Great tip!
As always great info and very much appreciated.
Awesome information. Thanks another Michigan girl! ❤
You are so welcome!
Thank you for great canuary season already looking forward to next year
I was sealing Mylar bags and glass jars with oxygen absorbers today. I did 1/2 gallon with 300cc. I go over kill sometimes, lol! I have a system go fast. Last few get double OA if I have extra’s. Food is an investment. Thank you!! PS, your hair is so cool!
Thank you!
Leisa,
Thank you so much for these instructions.
I bought some and the information that came with them was fage.
Now I don't have to do a search and secure. Thank you for all your help.
Been trying to find better ways to store dry goods. This year the mice have been outrageously plentiful and a nightmare. Have not had this problem in 6-7 years. So I've got to find a way to put a stop to their mischief.😕😞😔🥺
Hate using poison due to all of our pets.
Very informative. Now I'll feel better using these gems. Thank you for all you do. God bless you.
Love the hair Leisa, looks good on you. Thanks you the info . I got a freeze dry . I love my freeze dryer. I have a small house it saving my some space in my house.
Hi, sorta new to this dehydrating and f drying for short and long term. I’ve had my f dryer about 2 yrs now. I only did the bread test and a marshmallow and skittle load for grand daughters but then got long covid which I’m still fighting. I now have cold and a ton of side effects from the3 v shots we stupidly took. Daughter and granddaughters are still having terrible side effects too. So short story there was little time to concentrate on dehydrating and f drying. I have stored white rice and noodles in half gallon jars, cereals and crackers too. How long are these shelf stable. I did vacuum sealed them. I love seeing your thrive life stuff behind you. I’m a consultant and have a ton. What I want to do is save my TL for the long term and use the stuff I FDAnd Dhydrate. I’m just confused how long my stuff is shelf stable. Thank you for this great video.
You are marvelous! I have watched hundreds of dehydrating videos and thus for you are the most informative. I had sooo many questions about absorbers and you pretty well answered them all. I do have one question, can you put to many absorbers in a jar or mylar bag of say.........dehydrated sliced apples?
No, I mean it would be a waste of money but the food would be fine
Great info; appreciate blog post as reference. A few yrs ago, I ordered from wallaby -bags & absorbers made to go together - to get right size.
Love your hair! So FUN!!!
Thank you!!
Thanks Leisa. I had no idea how to use the absorbers and will get some mylar bags.
Thank you for sharing this with us!!
I’m going to save this video for future reference ❤
Thank you for your help from Mary in Ireland
Thanks Mary!
Thanks again for another informative video. You are so knowlegable. I have the utmost admiration for you. I have learned so much. 😊
Thank you for this information. You have answered so many of my questions.
Thanks Leisa. !
Glad you did this those o2 absorbers always confused me. I'm taking notes. TY for this schooling
Thank you. very much appreciated!
Thank you for the information, especially on the size of container vs size of absorber. Good to know.I appreciate it
My pleasure!
Thank you. This is on my to do this summer. Ice cream pails from our local cal shop. Need to research mylar bags and oxygen absorbers. You make it all so doable. Thank you. Will check 😊 your list. Love the hair.
Glad it was helpful! Check out the link below
Ty Leisa. This was very helpful.
I vacuum seal all my spices that are extras. I vacuum soon my sugar a little bit but not enough to make it rock hard.
Flour, yeast go in my freezer unless I’m using it. Then
I keep a container of it on hand. I keep yeast in freezer or fridge.
The size info is very useful ❤️
You are a wealth of knowledge. ❤ thank you so much for all you do.
THANK YOU
You're welcome
Good Work Leisa This is Great Advice! Especially to those who are just beginning
to join the rest of us Preppers !! 😂lol, I believe I have all those Foods!❤🕊️ Lord's Blessings All From the Sn❄️w Coverd Foothills of the Olympics 🏔️❄️❄️☃️❤️🕯️
Thank you x😊
Thank you Leisa!
You're welcome!
Thank you for clarifying this. I was completely confused
Thanks so much for this info!! Sooo helpful!!
Very helpful, thanks Leisa.
You're so welcome!
Thank you for this great information! I appreciate you.
Great info! Thank you so much😊
Thank you for this video. I have a bunch of 2 gallon buckets that I like to put several quart size milar bags in, but was never sure of the oxygen absorbers. I'm now going to check on those and repackage if necessary.
Thanks!
Thanks!
I love this video!! They are so confusing! I am like you, more is better.
Is there any place in Michigan where they have get togethers for like minded people?
Check out the Michigan prepper groups on fb
I found politics groups on Telegram. Rescue Michigan, etc. Went to a Prepper thing at a church but pretty much for those completely new to it.
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Another of Lisa's excellent videos. So informative, so eloquent. I've subscribed, even if I do live in the (increasingly impoverished) UK.
PS Lovely diction. Canadian?
YES! I'm always worried about which one to use.
Hey Leisas loosing it, been around long before that tho. You're coming along wonderfully. I've come to wonder if O2 absorbers are really worth the cost, I use rubber ring buckets and haven't had any problems with 4-5 yr old products. Does it really make a difference?
I guess it depends on your climate and how long you want it to last, I don't use them on everything, but I do use some.
Did you mention common white, flour? How long will flour last in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers?
A year to two
Good information you answered a lot of my questions i vacumm seal my flour and then added the absorber and wasn’t sure if that was right!
Thanks Leisa. This was very helpful. I started dehydrating peppers, onions and tomatoes last year. I added oxygen absorbers to the peppers and onions only since they were crispy dry. Is this OK or because I vacuum seal them in pint jars there is not a need? ~ Rhonda
Yes, it's ok either way
So, what if I vacuum seal 4 or 5, five pound bags of flour. I'm guessing put an oxygen absorber in each vacuum sealed bag and then put the bags in a 5 gallon bucket?
Commercial flour is not good for long term storage. I put it in air tight containers and work through it in a year.
Lisa thanks for video, I have sealer bags, which was placed into buckets. Can I place absorbers into buckets since bags are already sealed. 😅
Can you use O2 absorbers for storing egg noodles, or can you even store egg noodles in jars, hope to hear back soon, you are my go to girl, God Bless
I dont store egg noodles long term. Not recommended
@@SuttonsDaze Thank you for this info ☺️
Can you put wheat berries in zip lock s with oxygen absorbers and then put in a food grade 5 gal bucket with tight lids?
Zip lock is not air tight
Do you have a book to purchase? You have so much great information and in case we don’t have internet!😊
Check out the link to my website, you can print it off.
Thank you ! Learning alot from you. ❤ Take care and God bless . 😘
Very helpful....l have been wornder about this topic for some time.....thank you
I know it, but I forget it! LOL Great video! Thanks for the reminders!!
Do you put it in dry milk
Thank you. you've answered a lot of questions for me , when somebody is allergic to iodine salt what can I use besides the oxygen absorber cuz I can't use them❤
I dont believe it's iodine salt
@@SuttonsDaze 👍
Thanks
Than you!
Do you have a dry canning tutorial and which items to use the oxygen absorbers with etc? Like Flour, powdered milk, etc
Vacuum sealing, in jars or mylar or foodsaver bags. ruclips.net/p/PLEHHxNZcjnIQYahIEfs61DxkeDVQhzBgB
Thank you for a great video 🙏🏻 What About dehydrated potato slices I want to store In some Jars wich I cant wacuum seal ? Hugs from Denmark
So so so helpful! Thank you!
Lisa how about GRITS , FLOUR and not sure what else . If you have Gluten Free Flour never been opened and still in original box . How long will it stay good.? My daughter has issues with gluten. I didn't realize time has slipped away but it was BEST BY 12/ 22 . Life is a Blessing but things come up and time slips away so fast. I would appreciate your opinion.. How long does box cake mixes last if it was in your home , how far out would you use after BEST BUY ? OH another thing is what about DRY DOG FOOD with the O2 absorbers and mylar bags ? I am so worried as we have 2 German Shehards and a Dalmation yes they eat a lot and dog food is going up & up. THANKS for the video's . I got sick and my Family used a lot of my can preps but it is OK that is also a needed time for preps. I did buy a canner but so SCARED to use it as I did HOT WATER BATH years ago for just pickles and tomato's . I have a bad back and my husband is bone to bone in knees. Our daughter has Hashimoto's and few other issues due to Thyroid. So she eats a lot of fresh spinach , salads, lots of veggies etc no dairy or gluten.
Do you vacuum seal the absorbers after you use them or just put in a jar and add lid and ring. I better unseal my flour and sugar and use the bags elsewhere. Thanks for the info 😮
Where can you go to get a printout of the oxygen absorbers and what size you should use?
Open up each packet? Or put the packet into the jar? Thank you L!
Put into har
I’m in Australia we don’t measure bags by pints or quarts so I’m still confused which size to use could you show the bags on a video so I can work it out please
Quart - Liter Pint - 1/2 liter Easy enough to look up :-)
Someone may have already asked this question: if you have a low-number CC pack, can multiples be used in a particular container, or does it have to be one absorber with a higher CC amount? For example, could three 100 CC packs be used instead of one 300 CC pack to get the same outcome? Hope that makes sense😊
As many as you need
Great info!
Very helpful. Thank you!!
Thank you so much…. Great informative video. Just to clarify, if I vacuum seal rice, beans, oats etc. I don’t need an oxygen absorber?
Correct