Comments on: Vacuum-sealed Results http://www.wastedfood.com/2008/08/27/vacuum-sealed-results/ a look at how America squanders nearly half of its food Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:36:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Kristen http://www.wastedfood.com/2008/08/27/vacuum-sealed-results/#comment-33502 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:12:58 +0000 http://www.wastedfood.com/2008/08/27/vacuum-sealed-results/#comment-33502 When I put stuff into ziploc bags, I often seal the zipper almost all the way, and then I insert a little(reusable!) plastic straw into the small opening. Then I suck as much air out as a can and then I finish sealing the zipper. This method probably isn't quite as effective as the stuff you've tested, but it's really cheap! When I put stuff into ziploc bags, I often seal the zipper almost all the way, and then I insert a little(reusable!) plastic straw into the small opening. Then I suck as much air out as a can and then I finish sealing the zipper.

This method probably isn’t quite as effective as the stuff you’ve tested, but it’s really cheap!

]]> by: shorty http://www.wastedfood.com/2008/08/27/vacuum-sealed-results/#comment-33479 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:57:08 +0000 http://www.wastedfood.com/2008/08/27/vacuum-sealed-results/#comment-33479 How timely as I was going to do some "preserving" - i know i know am i delaying the inevitable, will these foods get burried - I have gotten quite good and keeping inventory and using up my stock in my fridge. Our freezer is also quite small, which means I can't over stock it anyway. My husband and I are going away for several weeks, meaning the fridge WILL be empty, short of some condiments, and having some preserved produce (in small quantities) means I can pull some thing out when we get home. How timely as I was going to do some “preserving” - i know i know am i delaying the inevitable, will these foods get burried -

I have gotten quite good and keeping inventory and using up my stock in my fridge. Our freezer is also quite small, which means I can’t over stock it anyway.

My husband and I are going away for several weeks, meaning the fridge WILL be empty, short of some condiments, and having some preserved produce (in small quantities) means I can pull some thing out when we get home.

]]> by: janes'_kid http://www.wastedfood.com/2008/08/27/vacuum-sealed-results/#comment-33444 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:11:04 +0000 http://www.wastedfood.com/2008/08/27/vacuum-sealed-results/#comment-33444 Now try comparing the ziplock and vacuum seal with a sealed package containing a non-oxidizing gas. You would probably have difficulty getting argon (If you are lucky enough to know a welder nitrogen should be avaible.) but you could put a bit of dry ice in the bag and allow the CO2 to push out most of the air. Now try comparing the ziplock and vacuum seal with a sealed package containing a non-oxidizing gas. You would probably have difficulty getting argon (If you are lucky enough to know a welder nitrogen should be avaible.) but you could put a bit of dry ice in the bag and allow the CO2 to push out most of the air.

]]> by: Emily http://www.wastedfood.com/2008/08/27/vacuum-sealed-results/#comment-33441 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:07:55 +0000 http://www.wastedfood.com/2008/08/27/vacuum-sealed-results/#comment-33441 Great write up! I enjoy these before-after posts, Jon. Product reviews are good, but I think what I enjoyed most about this is the very simple reminder of how long things really can last when stored properly. I'd love to see more posts like this one. I know this isn't a site for recipes and such, but in general, it's fun to see how you do things in your kitchen and with your food. Keep up all the good work! Great write up! I enjoy these before-after posts, Jon. Product reviews are good, but I think what I enjoyed most about this is the very simple reminder of how long things really can last when stored properly. I’d love to see more posts like this one.

I know this isn’t a site for recipes and such, but in general, it’s fun to see how you do things in your kitchen and with your food.

Keep up all the good work!

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