Easy Rice, Beans and other dry good items, Storage in Clear Storage Bags

In this video, we vacuum seal rice in a clear heavy duty bag for long term food storage. We also show the new Chamber Vacuum System Machine. This is an inexpensive way to store a lot of dry goods, Thank you for watching!

[@bonniesiefert6872]

Always good to compare differences in how people save their food. Good video, keep them coming!

[@technician775]

Hi, thank you !!! we try and show all the different styles of storage, some "fit" better than others, thanks for watching !!!

[@IllinoisPatriot2]

nice demo thanks

[@technician775]

thak you !!!

[@LauraLouLou]

Couldn’t you have put the beans in there too? Seems like plenty of space. FYI, I’m a complete novice! Thank you so much for your thorough instruction!

[@technician775]

hi...probably....but I like to keep things separate...by all means...pack your food what works the best for you!!!

[@spippin3851]

Hi Technician775. When sealing with these durable plastic bags, using an o2 absorber, do you have any concerns about long term o2 permeation? I’m working on my long term food storage planning and am trying to weigh the costs/benefits between vac sealing and #10 canning.

[@lisabreeding1861]

Could you use the thicker bags with a food saver system and where do you get them?

[@technician775]

Hi….yes you can, sorbet systems has them, they are out of California, you may have to call them for the bag you are looking for. I did find they don’t work as well….but better than the standard food saver bags, good luck with everything! Ty for watching,,,,,

[@survivaljulia9861]

Can you give me a link on where you bought your machine? I looked on Amazon but none of the ones there looked like yours. Thank you and hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe!

[@technician775]

thank you, look at web restaurant supplies online, they have great pricing and good customer service ! and stay safe as well !!!!!! TY!!!!

[@nancyhowell8697]

Can you use those bags with a food saver sealer? It would be nice to be able to reseal the bages with the zipper seal.

[@technician775]

Hi, not real easy, some people have found a way to piece together ood saver bags, but would be easy to use a zip lock to store in after opening, TY!!!!

[@nancyhowell8697]

Thank you

[@jferris6184]

You could fold a ziploc bag and put inside the vacuum sealed bag to use later when you open!

[@pilleyuppo23]

How long will that last?

[@technician775]

I would rotate the stock out after 10 or so years, the plastic is good, mylar is better, mason jars are very good, cans are best, TY!!!

[@thamesuser]

I'm surprised you didn't have to puncture the bags first...

[@technician775]

Hi, the bags are so thin that they are kinda porous, the vacuum chamber really does a great job of sucking all the air out of the chamber, some of the better sealed bags, like the Knorr Rice and pasta Sides, you do have to puncture the bags, thanks for watching !!!

[@nancymacavoy3427]

Can you use Mylar bags with a food saver?

[@technician775]

Hi, i would not, the sealing bar does not have enough power to adequately seal mylar bags. Also, the food saver will not vacuum all the air out. If you are doing long term, might want to look at a "chamber" vacuum system. They are costly, but very effective. You can use a larger than normal oxygen absorber to help get all the oxygen out, sealing with a standard iron on wool settings. I would double seal the bags and ensure you have a good solid 5mm wide seal. hope this helps !

[@nancymacavoy3427]

@@technician775 thanks it does

[@ailindelvalle7483]

How long last rice and beans?

[@technician775]

if packed properly...25 years!

[@spippin3851]

@@technician775 Hi Technician775. When sealing with these durable plastic bags, using an o2 absorber, do you have any concerns about long term o2 permeation? I’m working on my long term food storage planning and am trying to weigh the costs/benefits between vac sealing and #10 canning.

[@technician775]

@@spippin3851 hi....I am not a huge fan of mylar..I like cans and mason jars... especially mason jars...they are reusable...have a big supply of replacement lids..rotate your stocks out every 5vyears or so to keep things fresh...hope this helps..I hate the clear plastic stuff...it works for 3 to 6 year storage at best..but it is cheap if you rotate your foods out about every 4byears..they are ok...just keep an eye on things...same with mylar...

[@stephenwgreen78]

Do rice/beans require an oxygen absorber? Thanks for the video.

[@technician775]

Hi, you can vacuum seal using a machine, but i do suggest you use an oxygen absorber too. TY!

[@grasshopper8621]

hi mate what size bags are these

[@technician775]

Hey Hopper!!!… they are 8" x 12" , I just measured them and checked the box! not sure about millimeters though...… might be better off with mylar, it is more durable, just label them though.....

[@grasshopper8621]

@@technician775 thanks mate

[@technician775]

Welcome Hopper!!!!