Why should I use a Mylar bag for food storage?

 

Mylar bags are the customer’s choice when it comes to long-term food storage. Made from polyester film extracted from PET, polyethylene terephthalate, these bags have proved to be stable dimensionally and chemically, transparent and reflective. Some bags are not clear due to the presence of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene. The LLDPE is a layer that offers a good insulation against heat, UV, and odor. You should use Mylar bags for food storage due to the following reasons:

 

1. Stores food for an extended period. When you compare these bags to others in the market, Mylar bags can store foods for more prolonged periods, even for decades. As long as you use the correct bags and store them in a cool and dry place, you can preserve dry food as long as you wish.

 

2. They prevent against exposure to moisture. Vapor is one of the greatest enemies to dry foods. These bags have the capability to withstand high levels of humidity in the environment.

 

3. They eliminate the transference of oxygen. Prior to sealing the Mylar bag shut, drop an oxygen absorber inside to quickly absorb all the residual oxygen remaining inside that may spoil the food. The absorbers come in different size depending on the capacity of the bag. For instance, you should typically use a 2000cc’s oxygen absorber for 5 gallon Mylar bag.

 

4. It protects against unwanted gasses and odors. Unwanted scents and odors can spoil your food make it unsafe for consumption. The modern world has contaminated air which is beyond our control. When you store food for a long time, there is a possibility of contamination from such gasses. The material that makes these bags is resistant to such contamination which ensures that the foods stored are fit for human consumption.

 

5. These bags protects against exposure to light. We all know that the sun's UV rays can cause great damage foods. Consider what happens to the vitamin C content of orange juice if exposed to light for just one day; the vitamin C content will be reduced by nearly half.

 

What you need to store your food for an extended period.
In addition to using a Mylar bag, there are other things that you need to store food safely for the desired period. The following are the most important tools:

• Buckets and Lids. You can easily acquire these two items from the local store after parting with a few bucks. When you store food in a Mylar bag and seal, you should fit in a bucket for safe keeping. A bucket reduces the chances of contact with moisture and unwanted gasses that may have adverse effects on stored food.
• Oxygen absorbers. These items are critical as you can get rid of unwanted oxygen with minimal effort. You have to consider the capacity of your storage bag to select the ideal absorber.
• Sealing materials. Seal the Mylar bag carefully using the right tools such as an house hold iron, hair straightener, or a professional sealer.
• A permanent marker. If you are storing food in various bags, label them by indicating the contents and date of storage. 

It is quite evident that are a lot of benefits of storing food in Mylar bags. Their durability and resistance make them ideal for storing dry foods to many people.