Storage dry ingridients

Hi everyone, I just bought a lot of chemicals like Methocel, Sodium Citrate, STPP, etc. I wonder how to storage these ingredients, so they can last for a long time.

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tshewman

Depending on where you purchased them, ziploc works well if kept n original package. I tried Willpowder and their containers don't appear to be airtight (lost some stuff). Modernist pantry packaging on it's own sees to work quite well. Beyond that, small mason jars e.g. http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Jar-Crystal-Quilted-4-Ounce/dp/B00B80TK2K have been excellent for me.

Eric_So_267001

If you have a vacuum sealer with an attachment, I like to use the vacuum jars to store them.

Before I thought about that, I've kept them double bagged to ensure freshness.

Kenny_I_224144

Which mason jars do you use? is it this one? http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Jar-Crystal-Quilted-4-Ounce/dp/B00B80TK2K

Kenny_I_224144

Thank you

brian_martin2001

I went to a local hardware store, purchased a water proof air tight toolbox, put in a safe sized dedicate canister, and it works great for me.

Marije_141071

Do you reckon it would help to add some silica packages to the ziplock bags/mason jars?

tshewman

I suspect it wouldn't hurt.

Eric_So_267001

Sorry for the delay, but I use these: http://www.amazon.com/Jarden-Home-Brands-Mouth-Canning/dp/B0000BYD0F/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1456785965&sr=1-2&keywords=kerr+wide+mouth with a piece of cling wrap under the lid. Works well enough.

IF I seal them, I use the vacuum lids like these: http://www.amazon.com/Mason-Vacuum-Packing-Lid_Wide-5-Pack/dp/B00GX26U8K/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1456786019&sr=1-1&keywords=mason+vacuum+lid