Mylar bags can store food much more efficiently than traditional burlap sacs.
Mylar bags are used to store food for long periods of time and help keep food fresh during transportation. Mylar is a term coined by DuPont; it's made from polyester and nylon, then pressed onto thin aluminum shielding. Once sealed, a Mylar bag can keep food items such as pasta and grains fresh for 10 or more years according to USAEmergencySupply.com. A Mylar bag is also very tough, making it tough for some notorious critters to chew through and more resistant to punctures than other storage bags. You need to seal a Mylar bag properly for it keep your food fresh. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1. Place your pasta into the Mylar bag.
2. Set the bag on a table on its side, then gently press the bag down to release any air in the bag.
3. Slide a straw into the bag at the corner. Place your hand onto the bag and hold the opening down flat, leaving only the straw protruding at the corner.
4. Suck the remaining air out of the bag through the straw, then remove the straw and fold the bag opening down 1 to 2 inches. Hold it flat with your hand.
5. Set your iron on the lowest setting, then place a piece of cloth such as a cotton T-short over the bag top. Hold the iron in place on the cloth for at least 20 seconds, then check to see if the bag is sealed. If you can still pull the bag apart easily, repeat until the bag is completely sealed.
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