What Size Oxygen Absorber Should You Use in a Glass Jar?

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[@TheProvidentPrepper]

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[@shermdog6969]

Phil at 4800 feet put out a great video on how much oxygen each packet removes. It's a lot.

[@brucelarson4283]

I put my leftover absorbers in a mason jar then vacuum seal the jar right away.

[@amechealle5918]

I make padded sleeves for my bottles that blocks out light as well as protects against breakage from bottles knocking into each other. We also have earthquake bars so the bottles won’t fall off the shelf. 💕

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

That's awesome! Want to share some pictures with us? Reach out to me at theprovidentprepper.org/contact-us/ and I'll email you so you can attach photos. Thanks :)

[@amechealle5918]

@@TheProvidentPrepper will do, when I get a chance. Wedding stuff till the middle of may but I will.

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

@@amechealle5918 I have a daughter getting married in June so I totally understand!

[@Marcel41021]

I place an oxygen absorber on the bottom of the food, a food grade desiccant at the top, and also vacuum seal my jars as extra protection for my long term food storage.

[@tonniawilliams7321]

I do that also. I may be going over board with it all but I don't want to loose any food. I am retiring in a few years and food is not what I want to worry about.

[@harleyrenegade8035]

I just use 400cc Oxygen Absorbers in Everything & be Done with it! I played the What Size Oxygen Absorber Game for a bit but now I no longer have to as my 400cc's take care of everything. Stop Guessing or trying to go by Charts just get the Larger CC ones & use them in Every Storage Container as they are not expensive! Stop with the Guessing Game!!! I use a Pint Jar/Mylar bag (400cc), I use a Quart Jar/Mylar Bag (400cc), I use a 1/2 Gal Jar/Mylar Bag or a Gallon Jar/Mylar Bag (400cc). Doesn't get any easier than that!!!

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

I completely agree. Most of the time I use one size for everything :)

[@jenniferzaderer3962]

Once you have reopened the jar to use a small amount you must use a new absorbent tab.

[@DAIHSSMITH]

I like Jonathan's "insurance plan!" I'm going to do the same. Better safe than sorry!

[@studerje]

The ForJars vacuum sealers are much better quality and work much better for the regular mouth jars than the FoodSaver brand. They also come with a small hand pump. I own both and only use the ForJars ones now.

[@tonniawilliams7321]

Thank you for this information. My Food Saver is on it's last leg. I have had it for a good many years and it has worked well, but I am shopping around.

[@theoldguy9329]

You are already oversizing based on those numbers -- that is about the O2 if the jar is empty. For me 300cc is the cheapest and I do vacuum seal. I have a Foodsaver, but there are inexpensive alternatives and for my limited counter space they can be a lot more convenient. Not that it matters but I tend to buy in 10s too. The little bags are generally mylar (not aluminized) so I just reseal those bags as I think I get less O2 exposure. I too have had leaky bottles.

[@theimperfectpantry5936]

I love my jars! I don’t use them a lot for freeze dried food because I worry about the light. I do keep the fruit in them because the grands go through them so quickly.

[@roncameron7461]

We use the same O2 absorbers you guys do, they work great! However we store our unused absorbers in a quart jar and after sucking the air out using the vacuum pump feature on the same device you guys use, the little oxygen indicator goes from pink, blue when opened and then back to pink again after the storage bottle is resealed. Just thought you might be interested in that info...😘

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

I did not know that!

[@theoldguy9329]

They measure the O2 around them. I believe some ship them to show the packaging is intact, which only indirectly shows is the OA might be bad.

[@marygallagher3428]

Like Jonathan, I vacuum seal my jars of very dry foods with an O2 absorber in each one also. :-)

[@suzannehegarty350]

I’m grateful that you share all this great information on oxygen absorbers !!

[@Niamh07421]

you two are helping me so much- very new to O2 absorbers- but I noticed you have large bottles from other foods that you are reusing ie; the gallon bottle- how are you resealing them-do the O2 absorbers do the trick- I can reseal smaller ones no problem (use a canister and a very old food saver- have a heavy duty restaurant one for sealing) but not those very large jars would love to reuse my super large pickle jars= thank you

[@KaylynnStrain]

I tend to use more oxygenabsorber capacity because I typically only have 2 sizes, the tiny ones and the ones for gallon bags

[@marshacurtis349]

Such a great video!! Learned a lot. Thank you.

[@MD-hd1cp]

You guys are awesome for covering so many important subjects, thank you

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Thanks for watching!

[@pamelab.4731]

Are your freeze dried shrimp raw or cooked?!? 🤔 Love this idea.

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

It was cooked frozen shrimp from Costco. All the work is done and they are ready to use.

[@pamelab.4731]

@@TheProvidentPrepper - thank you!

[@theresariter]

Great video! I freeze dry and only open the oxygen absorbers when I've got everything packaged and I'm ready to seal. Good to know I've been doing it correctly.

[@nancymcdaniel4733]

Thanks so much for this video!

[@Christine-lr6eu]

Much needed basic information THANK YOU😊

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

You’re welcome 😊

[@philw7174]

Good video, thank you Jonathan and Kylene. Happy trails!

[@shant2885]

Why can't you just use the food saver and no oxygen absorbers?

[@Donna-uq7sx]

I have often wondered about this. Thanks for the info!

[@Isayah_613]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it's greatly appreciated.

[@eddie45658]

800cc oxygen absorber will remove all the oxygen from an empty 1 gallon container, so depending what your packaging that maybe more than twice what you need, but i agree its always best to use more than you need.

[@tooshieg2059]

How do you feel about vacuum packing OTC medications with O2 absorbers? Buying at Costco means I get 1000 ibuprofen at one time and will not use all of them for a very long time. I've been vac sealing 200 in a batch but never thought about adding an O2 absorber until now. Thoughts?

[@BlainsTube]

Oxygen absorbers work with moisture to reduce oxygen. QUESTION: What are your thoughts about using desiccant packs in concert with the oxygen absorbers? GREAT content, by the way. 😄

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

I would avoid it. Dessicant can prevent oxygen absorbers from working. If you must use them place the far apart in the package 😊

[@cherylwatkins5760]

Thus is very helpful information- thank you!

[@sandyshephard4571]

Tell me more about that cheese you have in the jar please!!

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Shredded mixed cheese that I purchased in large bags at Costco and freeze dried. I love having shelf stable cheese in our pantry!

[@debew811]

Kylene, I would like to ask 2 questions... I have dried whole raspberries which have a date if 6/24. Can I can place these in a glass jar with an oxygen absorber to preserve long term? Also, I have dried butter powder (grass fed butter (pasteurized cream, milk solids). Can I also put this in glass jars for long-term storage, and if so, do I use an oxygen absorbers or do I need to vacuum seal the jars? (I would use half pint canning jars).

[@sheba5203]

Hey y'all my question is can I use mylar & OA's with Post Grape Nuts cereal and Honey bunches of oats vanilla flavor, HBO w/almonds and honey and Post Wheat chex cereal? Also hope I didn't mess up, but added OA's to my white/yellow popcorn kernels. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

[@robchesley4591]

Advice needed guys, if i remember correctly you guys live in Utah. What is the best place you have found local to get bulk grains? Lehi mills? Need a recommendation. Also corn, rice, beans ect.. thank you 😊

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

We purchase a lot of our wheat from Dave's Wheat in Delta, Utah. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079706554833 I usually get it already in the buckets. Not the least expensive but the white wheat is awesome. WinCo is a good option for bulk foods. They will order it in for you in bags. I also like to get it from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Home Storage Center already in #10 cans. providentliving.churchofjesuschrist.org/food-storage/home-storage-center-locations-map?lang=eng I watch Costco or Sam's Club for bulk beans and rice. Corn is hard to find. I usually store cornmeal in smaller containers.

[@LightraiderSC]

Thank you

[@Texasgirl10]

Thank you very much for this video 🥰

[@maryrimpela2511]

Maceroni, oxygen absorber with vacuum packing or not? See it done both ways! Thank you

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Dry pasta like macaroni does well in a reduced oxygen environment. You can vacuum pack or use an oxygen absorber or both. Goal is to remove the oxygen.

[@midtennprepper6200]

Question. I bought one of the Afghan pressure cookers. Amazon quit selling them, said that they had lead in them. Do you guys know if thats true or not?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

We took the video that we did down because of the news reports. I couldn't get confirmation one way or the other so we are not going to use them.

[@nancyreuter63]

Thanks for the visual! Curious why the oxygen absorber manufacturers suggest putting it on top versus on the bottom?

[@jimoray3]

Great content. Thank you

[@DebbieAndrews3435]

Great information.

[@yvonnecoyle1699]

Is it safe to pack raisins with oxygen absorbers?

[@srice6231]

On one of your posts you said a gallon Mylar bag only needed a 300-400cc oxygen absorber. So why is it different (800cc for gallon jar) for a jar than a bag? Is that because you can't push out the extra air? I am just super confused!

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

They are calculating for the empty capacity for the jar. The calculation for the Mylar bag is considering that the bag is full of dry goods.

[@heathpars210]

If you use the jar sealer attachment (food saver) for dry goods, do you still use an ox absorber

[@SR-gt350]

KZbin is doing funny things with the thumbs up. Every video i go into say 470 thumbs 👍 up then i go to more in the description and shows in the 70s

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

hmmm

[@SR-gt350]

@TheProvidentPrepper it's getting very strange on KZbin as far as their far reaching counter on freedom of speech

[@valkry007]

thanks, been wondering about this very thing for quite some time.

[@jomancini6549]

I have a question about flour I have lg size plastic jars #1 can I use them for flour they are for dry dog biscuits. I've seen all of your videos but I feel bad throwing them out can I use this jars for any other lt storage

[@user-cl4uj3mr5k]

Can you store coffee beans vacuum sealed or absorber, or both? I can’t seem to find how to store coffee beans

[@stevehartman1730]

I normally reuse the oxy absorber from my beef jerky bag. I dont know if its of or not

[@kathyschofield127]

Could you explain why you are recommending double the size of Oxygen absorbers than is quoted by Wallaby please?

[@sherriesmith2587]

Hey guys. Thanks for all the great info. But....I still have a problem. I recently ordered 02 absorbers from Amazon. I was supposed to get 2 packs. One of 100cc absorbers and 1 pack of 1000cc absorbers. I don't think that is what I got. The 100cc absorbers are TINY! They look like they should be AT MOST 50cc. ... absorbers that the company is claiming are 1000cc look just like the 100cc sized absorbers that I have watched dozens of preppers use as 100 or 200cc. Any chance you guys might consider a short tutorial on recognizing by shape & size?? I hate to be unsure....and at the same time I don't want to just throw my money away. Thanks!

[@diannajones4669]

Thank you. Are the oxygen absorbers the same for mylar bags? And my buckets of grains and beans?

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

There must be a way to know if the o2 absorbers are still good. I have 2 of those indicators on my counter for a couple of months now and they are still pink they have never changed colors.

[@diannelittle2331]

We have a few jars of freeze dried foods that weren't quite full when we put the oxygen absorbers in. Did we actually take out all of the oxygen if the freeze dried veggies only filled 2/3 of the jar?

[@Niamh07421]

should you store the o2 absorbers in a small jar with rice -then vacuum seal the jar? sorry to be asking so many questions on many of your posts- new to this thanks

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Absolutely! I think that is the best way because you can make sure that the jar is sealed and the oxygen absorber removes all of the oxygen.

[@Niamh07421]

thanks @@TheProvidentPrepper

[@schomestead2591]

Do you replace the oxygen absorber when you open a jar, use part of the contents and then need to reseal it for later use?

[@maryroberts1966]

Do Ramen noodle packs have a long shelf life?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

No. Ramen noodles are high in fat fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/nutrients Fat goes rancid in storage. Low fat options like elbow noodles or spaghetti noodles store much better.

[@cabinfevernanna5897]

Did you guys stop using Wallaby?

[@KirstenLambert-nt8iy]

Where can I get them and what's the cost?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

The cost depends on the size of the oxygen absorber and the quantity that you purchase. I love these guys! PackFreshUSA packfreshusa.com/?rfsn=7503114.ecc85c Use promo code PROVIDENT to receive 10% off your order.

[@melaniemonticue-jc3ny]

I purchased wheat berries in a sealed bucket. Should I open it to add oxygen absorbers or is it better to just leave it with the manufacturers seal?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

The manufacturer already treated it so it should be just fine as is.

[@substance1232]

Do you use two for large buckets

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

A 5 gallon bucket would need a 2500cc oxygen absorber.

[@thething8983]

whats uh cc?

[@Nonyabusiness911]

Don’t buy from just anybody. I bought some from Amazon and their is no indicator. The are useless. U fortunately I bought ahead and never thought to look. By the time I opened them it was to late to return.

[@TBadon-ex5ps]

I store my oxygen absorbers in a mason jar, but I noticed that the jar got steamed up. Is this alright?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

Yup. Oxygen absorbers heat up when they are working.

[@TBadon-ex5ps]

@@TheProvidentPrepper Thank you.

[@sandyshephard4571]

What size oxygen absorber do I use for a one gallon Mylar bag?

[@srice6231]

I want to know this also because I thought a gallon Mylar bag only needed 300-500cc. Now I am confused!

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

300-500cc is just fine for a filled one gallon Mylar bag. This calculation is from the manufacturer to remove all of the oxygen from an empty jar. The Mylar bag will be filled and a 300-500cc should be just fine.

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

It does! So sorry to confuse you. The calculations on the bottles were for an empty container.

[@4Shell]

I thought you didn’t need an oxygen absorber if you used your food saver on your jars. Am I wrong?

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

You do not have to use an oxygen absorber with dry goods like white rice, rolled oats, etc. I do use one with freeze dried foods because they are more sensitive and it is so frustrating to go back and find a jar that is ruined. It also depends on the quality of your vacuum sealer.

[@RyanMercer]

:) 👍

[@martinedalo5595]

I don't bother with any of that! Such a waste of time

[@TheProvidentPrepper]

But the end result is significantly better quality over time.