Will this dry dry beans as well as fresh?
812764
I am not sure it will work as well for dry as it does for fresh, but it shells purple hull peas really well.
960406
Yes, the WaterBricks have been used for Dry Food Storage. It works just fine.
1789236
It grinds both very good. I used dried when I got it and fresh a few days afterwords. Its good for either!
1222689
No..it is not recommended. Also, do NOT refrigerate. It kills the flavor and hardens the beans. Keep wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and place in a jar or Tupperware container.
168973
Yes they are dry. It's great for burgers, sausages, etc. It's similar to the wax paper you buy in a store, but they seem to do a better job.
1042289
No. According to the on-line site "Off the Grid News": "Your first challenge [to growing a cacao tree] would be finding good seeds, since these have an extremely short viability. Only those that have been newly or recently picked from the fruit are suitable for growing, so it's better to obtain a fresh fruit. Old or dried seeds just won't do. A better option might be to purchase a seedling, which has already been adapted to local conditions and toughened for growing in a pot. Ask your local nursery if they could source one for you, or check online dealers." Again, from eHow: "To start your own tree, acquire seeds that are still in the pod or have been kept damp since their removal from it. The 3/4 to 1 1/2-inch "beans" lose viability after one to three months or if they are allowed to dry out." These beans are not in the pod, and appear to have been subjected to drying. They certainly haven't been babied like is apparently needed in order to be viable seed.
1946336
I have shelled crowder peas and october beans which are quite large with no problems. But as others have stated, they need to be fresh and not too dry.
2237056
Sounds like a good idea...? Using it dry may tend to generate a lot of heat and tear it up.
1897440
Yes, it's dry but not really brittle. I would try to keep it in a box just to make sure it doesn't get broken. Once you take it out just soak it in water and you'll be all set.
364307
Good question. It is still new for me and so far I have only used it dry. Sorry
1889417
That I am not sure of. I know it would dry out, but this is a question you should probably ask the seller. I have mine stored in a mason jar with a tight lid. And what I put in my grinder, I spread out on a cookie sheet for about 24 hours to remove the moisture before I put it in the grinder.
2206056
Yes and this an excellent product for that use. I use it as a salt shaker and I need to add dry beans or rice as a desiccant (to keep the salt dry---I live on Kauai). Just keep it clean and it will serve you well. Hope this helps...best wishes.Skip
929933
The jar has a label on it that says it is for "dry storage only." Therefore, any moist or liquids should not be stored in the jar. I have no idea why. I bought this to brine chickens but now am returning it because of this label.
97625
uncooked yes, but dry stores fine airtight sealed,,,Cooked , it will be mushy when thawed. So, recommend cook as needed. It's only 12 minutes.
202488
It's dried, so it stays "fresh" for as long as you can keep it dry. I've had mine over a year and it's still great.
1578569
I didn't notice any out of the ordinary smell, but some of the packets of beans I ordered (5) held very moist beans and in others the beans were very dried out.
945780
No unfortunately not it has to be completely dry but this works amazing!!! :)