Does it keep the dry food fresh? I'm worried about putting a lot in, and then the food getting stale.
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I use the 5lb feeder and it keeps the food fresh. I have been using it for 6 years.
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The one I reviewed on Amazon never worked but I have an older model that does keep the food fresh as far as I can tell. I keep quite a bit of food in the hopper. Our cats don't seem to mind.
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we have had no issues with the cat food being fresh and dry. The cats still tuck in and frankly - the bin only lasts around 2 weeks in terms of food lot sizes so not too much time for the biscuits to go terrible.
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I am not sure it will work as well for dry as it does for fresh, but it shells purple hull peas really well.
718883
I have frozen it and it has worked well for me. I use it frequently enough though that most of the time I keep it in my pantry and it stays fresh if the top is sealed.
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YES, I have been using this item for several years, recently I have been using ZipLoc Perfect Portions to place whatever food I am going to place in my Handi-Vac bags, this will keep the food fresher and also keep freezer burn from happening. Can't say enough good things about this product, I always use this when I buy in bulk for chicken, steaks, or anything else I freeze. I was the used bags with soap and water and let them dry, and use them again. Hope this was helpful and answered your question.
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Yes, it was fresh. I'm really sensitive to rancid smells in foods, and this had a really good aroma. There is a use by date on it, and mine had over a year on it. I keep my stuff in the fridge, so mine lasts a bit longer that way. I also take put mine in a glass jar that I use a vacuum sealer on that I got for wide mouth jars; it from food saver. Really keeps things nice and fresh.
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I only use mylar bags to stored dry goods. Like rices and beans. Don't think it will do any harmed to the dry foods at all. As for dried veggies and herbs I used vacuum sealed mason jars.
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Thank you for asking. I have been keeping it in the pantry and it seems to be just fine. I also put some in a jar with a tight lid so I could see if there would be any difference. I live in a very dry area so there is no problem with moisture. I'm not sure what to do if there is high humidity.
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Yes, I have been buying the 15 pound dry food for many months now and it contains the whole bag but with little room to spare so you will need to deplete the previous bag before you open the new one. I am usually a skeptic but this has impressed me. Hope this helps, Joe.
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You are correct the "fresh vent" does not seal completely. I would not recommend for liquids, sandwiches maybe. They are incredible for keeping veggies fresh!
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I guess it depends on what food you put in it. I put yogurt in mine and it will stay fresh as long as the expiration date on the yogurt.
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I store mine in the freezer in airtight containers. Works OK, and it should prevent all nasty critters. Mine hasn't gotten soggy or anything after a few months of this.BTW, I recommend NOT buying this much masa unless you're sure that your needs are awfully high. I'm regretting buying so much. 50 pounds is way more than I expected.
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It keeps the food cold when kept in a lunch bag or desk drawer for awhile. It won't keep things really cold if it's in the sun or in warm temperatures like an un- air conditioned location. The food does need to touch it to stay cold. I use these primarily for fruit or salad mix. I'm not sure if I would trust it for a long period of time (say from the time you pack it for work and then till lunch at noon) for things that go bad easily such as mayo. Just my opinion. I hope it helps.
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My experience has been for short term storage it would be okay, but I don't believe the bags are completely airtight. I have had crackers and other things go stale when stored for long periods of time which tells me some moisture migrates through the plastic.
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I have not had that problem since I always keep it up straight. It might leak into the food next to it if your not carefully.
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What I did was put it all in plastic containers store in cool dry placeand it stays fresh & nice.I use it few times a week with no problems. No need investing in pricy storage long as lid is on tight and in cool place.
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It is freeze dried, when I add water, seems to be fresh, makes me think of the military freeze dried food (MRE - Meals Ready to Eat). I keep them in the freezer, to preserve the food.
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In the pantry and it really stays fresh a long time if you keep it sealed tight