Hi, I was wondering if I could store this in a sugar bowl that has a lid but it isn't air tight. Has anyone successfully kept it outside the bag?
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I have mine in a jar with a screw on lid, try it in your container with a small amount to try
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I would think so? You don't use it like sugar though! It is very, very concentrated!
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I never close my bag and I have not had any issues with clumping, although it is a very, very fine powder and would be prone to blowing away if there was a breeze in the house.
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I keep mine in a covered sugar bowl. It has been there for months - use it everyday and it's just fine.
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Not airtight! It has a filter and holes in the lid. When it's warm, we definitely have fruit flies if we don't empty it often.
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It is not airtight and if I didn't remember wrongly, it has holes. I bought it for bread storage but it doesn't work.
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I keep mine in a large glass jar so I can seal it tightly and keep out moisture. I generally use the full bag within 3 months and have not had any problems, although in a humid zone you may need to worry about mold. My sister has let hers go over six months without issue, but for best usage I would perhaps freeze a portion if you aren't going to be using it regularly.
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This mess kit is not designed for storing food that could possibly leak. Dry food, such as instant oatmeal or dry cereal and condiments in zip lock bags should be fine. So you are aware, when the kit is closed it is "not" water proof. It's function is as a food tray and "sometimes" as a cooking pan. I would not recommend using it regularly to cook in.
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It is not airtight. We have it hanging outside which is working out great. If it was inside, I believe you would smell the poop. We put a piece of cardboard down the middle as this allowed us to store bags on one side and the poop on the other. Hope that helps.
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I buy five bags sugar, last me about 7 months. I store it in cool place, and I have no problems . I will be buy another five bags in a few weeks. I have a large jar Treavana it came with 3 lbs sugar. I have on display with my pots
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Yes. Though you might want to keep it in the original bag inside the container, as mine had an odor, so I wouldn't want to put food in it. I keep dog biscuits in it; the dog doesn't seem to mind. :)
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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 don't store dry food in mine. I use it for office supplies. The seal isn't air proof.
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Hi Roseanna! I placed mine into an airtight container for storage for precisely the reason you cite: anti-vermin. I actually framed the bag! Living in Kaua'i meant a strong likelihood of bugs! Another tip: I placed the jute bag of lentils in the freezer for a week and then brought it back to room temperature before placing the lentils into the air tight container. Since then we have moved to New Zealand to live and the lentils are in perfect condition.
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The one I purchased was not air tight. I washed it before using, and was shaking it when water came out the seams. It keeps the sugar lump-free now that it is dry, but it is not 100% air tight.
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I have the same container and have not had any problems with it. You have to make sure it is closed good and that no air is getting in. If it does, the sugar will get hard. If you continue to have problems, you might contact the manufacturer and explain the problem to them. They are usually real good about helping.
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Good Afternoon,Thank you for your email. I can confirm that the lid is not air tight and it rests on the top of the bin.I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any further enquiries.Kind RegardsAmy
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It's hard to carry. Like a bowl of jelly. I would put it in a bag or some thing to carry and protect it from the elements. If it is soft sides sack or whatever you could just sit on it in the bag. But yes, my wife takes it everywhere.
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I store mine in a plastic bag in a cupboard. It's been kept that way from several months with no problems.
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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.