Description
If you live in an area with high humidity and freeze-dried food gets soft or soggy between usage and storage, you can extend the shelf life by keeping the food dry and crisp with desiccants. These 5-gram silica gel desiccants control the moisture inside a package, preventing freeze-dried food from getting soggy and soft from exposure to humid air. Anything that tends to clump or get soggy in a humid environment can benefit from a silica gel packet, including spices, powders, instant coffee, crackers/chips, vitamins/medication, electronics, shoes, and documents.
How to Use Desiccants:
- Choose the correct size of silica desiccant, which will depend on the volume of the storage container. These 5-gram desiccants work well in our rehydration pouches, 1-quart mason jars/Myler bags, 1-gallon freezer bags, or container volumes up to 235 cubic inches.
- Seal unused desiccants in the original package. Do not expose desiccants to the open air for more than 1 hour; otherwise, they will absorb water from the air and be less effective for the next use. There is no quality indicator to monitor effectiveness.
- Non-Toxic. These silica gels are non-toxic and approved for food contact but should not be consumed.
- Reusable. Silica gel desiccants are economical and environmentally friendly. You can regenerate by heating them in an oven at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for 1-2 hours. This reusability feature not only saves you money but also reduces waste. Do not reuse absorbers stored in non-food products, as they may not be FDA-approved for contact with food.
Size: 5 grams
Dimensions: 1 1/16 x 2 3/4"
Protects: 235 cubic inches
FDA approved for food contact: Yes
Size: Thirty 5.0 gram silica gel non-indicating desiccant packets in a zipper pouch; keep the bag sealed between uses.
Desiccants versus Oxygen Absorbers:
Desiccants absorb moisture. Desiccants keep food crisp and dry and will work after opening the packaging. They are great for snacks and freeze-dried foods.
Oxygen absorbers absorb oxygen. They are used to keep food fresh for long-term storage in airtight packaging and do not work once the packaging is opened.