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Avalon

09-10-2009 10:29 AM

oxygen absorbers versus food saver

I asked this before and can not remember the answer. Why do you need oxygen absorbers if you can just suck all the air out of the mylar bags with a food saver. I remember there being a logical answer but I cant remember what it was..

TechGuy

09-10-2009 10:46 AM

Re: oxygen absorbers versus food saver

The food saver cannot pull a full vacuum, so there is still some oxygen in there.

I think this Aok for short term 1-2 year storage, but for very long term, better be safe with an absorber as well.

Pat	09-10-2009 01:04 PM

Re: oxygen absorbers versus food saver

Forget about using Ox absorbers in mason jars, after a good vacuum its not needed.

Mylar bags is a different story.

Plastic

09-10-2009 02:01 PM

Re: oxygen absorbers versus food saver

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat (Post 1913992)

Forget about using Ox absorbers in mason jars, after a good vacuum its not needed.

Mylar bags is a different story.

I have done mostly dry canning and I add oxy absorbers to the jars anyway just to make me feel better.

Zusn	09-10-2009 02:19 PM

Re: oxygen absorbers versus food saver

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plastic (Post 1914085)

I have done mostly dry canning and I add oxy absorbers to the jars anyway just to make me feel better.

Same here, it's very cheap insurance!

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