I typically will leave brief reviews on the items I purchase through Amazon but this one will be a bit longer.
Being new to food storage in light of current events I felt the need to get started and thought this looked to be the best and most efficient way until I learn to preserve and can the food I am growing.
I should have done more research so that is on me but wow did I blow it!! I opened the box and discovered some very well manufactured (China) mylar bags, the seal and gusset bottoms (able to stand upright on their own) were so impressive, the thickness and overall design in my opinion, and having nothing else to compare it to, seems quite impressive. Where I got hung up were the deoxidizer packets that are provided for your bags. They came vacuum sealed and I could find no other instructions in the box as to how to use them. Again, I am new to this and had no clue as to how to properly use them.
1. DO NOT open them until you are ready to use them!! I filled my bags and as i was doing so I opened the deoxidizers and wasn't quick enough!!! I freaked out when I went to get some to put in my rice and discovered they were all getting HOT!
2. Take out what you need, work fast and in the meantime put the unused packets in a clean jar and tighten the lid so they will not be activated by the air! ( I got this off of You Tube so correct me if I am wrong)
3. Research foods you SHOULD not use the dioxidizers with!! For example, again You Tube, sugar, brown rice, granola, and more you do not need these packets. Now again I am not an expert this is just what I gleaned after watching some videos on you tube.
I am still gathering more information about this and I think as a newbie I would have loved an insert from the company as to how to properly use the deoxidizers and a list of foods NOT to use them in. I take full responsibility for not doing my research beforehand and going forward will be much more careful in this arena of food storage. There is SOO much out there its really hard to know where to start.
Anyway hope this helps somebody and again, this information I relay here I gathered from You Tube.
UPDATE: I just discovered that the instructions for the oxygen absorbers were on the flip side of the "Thank you for purchase" card!! I failed to turn it over and had set aside to look at later as I thought it was for the offer of an amazon gift card only. My mistake.
| Brand | PREMOUNT |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum |
| Capacity | 1 Gallons |
| Product Dimensions | 14"W x 10"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Packing, Storage |
| Closure Type | Zipper |
| Number of Items | 100 |
| Special Feature | Adjustable |
| Shape | 100x - 12 Mil |
| Color | Silver |
| Item Weight | 4.32 Pounds |
| Model Name | Premount |
| Number of Pieces | 100 |
| Size | 11 Count (Pack of 6401) |
| Reusability | Resealable,Recyclable |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Is Microwaveable | Yes |
| Unit Count | 100.0 Count |
| Manufacturer | Premount |
| UPC | 860005767106 |
| Part Number | Premount |
| Item Weight | 4.32 pounds |
| Item model number | Premount |
| Special Features | Adjustable |
| Included Components | Bag |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
