also, Is this good for food storage? I want to dehydrate food and the humidity in my areas is high. I use the food saver system too
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Yes, to a limit, it will take out a small amount of humidity in the storage container.
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Our packet material is high quality coated paper for food and medication. You can use it safely.
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Very good for food. My wife grows basil in our garden and we use a dehydrator to dry it when harvested. We don't like to leave the basil in the dehydrator for too long because it becomes dark and less aromatic. I use the silica packets to store the basil in mason jars when they have become about 75% dry from the dehydrator. The packets finish the drying process very well, keep the basil dry for much longer, and help retain taste and smell. A+ product.
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There is no difference in using the oven to dry herbs or using the Sun Oven, much like the cooking of foods by using this. You just need to make sure they are not touching or overlapping and it should work fine for you. But I do not have the personal experience as using it as a dehydrator, but I do have the experience as using it as I would my conventional oven and there is no difference in taste or texture of the food.
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Because it is waterproof, the humidity never equalizes in the space it is stored in. I try to let it "air out" about once a week by leaving the safe door open for about an hour.
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Not good for wet food as this is a one piece unit - works very well for dry food
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Hi I used mine 5days after getting it. It turned out great. Just be sure store it away from humidity
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I do not know about the high humidity. Where I have it hanging, the humidity is approximately 50-60%Rh. It seems to be fine.
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I guess it depends on 'how humid your storage area is?' I try to minimize it by placing my valued items in freezer bags or air tight boxes in my safe. This definitely extends to time between recharges. Also, the more humidity the more you need to recharge it. The best part is that you can see when it needs recharging.
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I wanted a dehydrator that had a big open area inside. I use mine with the trays for food. And without the trays to dry sugar work . I love mine !!
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I don't think it does, but, I use this one in my kitchen so I can bake and cook in the summer heat, I am very happy with it, actually sometimes it feels to chilly. But, my inside thermometer does show that my humidity levels in the house are "good", so I guess the cooling does take out the humidity.
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This container is totally airtight! I have one for flour, one for sugar. No bugs....and you talk about humid! I live in Alabama! LOL!
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I don't believe this unit can be used for that purpose . It is geared toward keeping food that has already been prepared ahead of time warm for several hours. It works well for that purpose.
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I have kept mine for long periods of time - and they are great. . . key seems to be keeping the moisture at bay. I vacuum sealed mine for keeping but probably not necessary if you seal them well and store in a dry place. You will love these little gems. :)
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Pantry....this is a dehydrated (dried) food product..the humidity of the refrigerator would damage it.
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I agree with answer. 1. Modern electronics are not around long enough to know the time. Humidify scion..in summer the cooling apparatus will condense water out pf air or make something. I never have seen fluid in bottom so the ventilation must be good as it has works now for me they one long hot humid summer. Ours is not under the counter so air can circulate well. My beer cooler, a dorm room type refrigerator with ability to hold two Cornelius kegs, does collect fluid in humid weather. The wine cooler will neither dehumidify your house when wet or humidify out when the air is arid
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I have read several places on the internet that you need the 300cc absorbers to use with the one gallon cans or mylar bags of food. I am also going to probably use them in my quart jars, because I'm almost afraid that the 100cc absorbers may not be enough. If I do decide to use the 100cc, I wil deffinutely vacuume seal them also. I hope you find my answer helpful and good luck with you food storage.
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I assume you're asking about storage when it is not hot enough to be needed. Keep it in the freezer, will stop mildew and bacteria.
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I use a Food Saver brand and it's OK. I hope to buy a nicer version soon but in the meantime, I think you just want something to get as much air out as possible.