Originally Posted by
mercury
First, I see a lot of references to mylar bags and oxygen absorbers. Could dried foods (rice, pasta, beans, etc) be left in their original packaging and simply placed in a pantry (cool, dry place)? How long would this store?
Any risk of mice or bugs? If so, could the original packages then be placed in a 5 gal bucket? What would be the expected shelf life in this case?
I understand the next step up is to vacuum-seal it, but right now money is a big concern and I don't feel comfortable buying lots of equipment and supplies. Are small quantities of mylar bags and oxy abs available? If so, where can I find them? Does anyone know of places in the North Texas area to purchase these?
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