Food is expensive and stocking the homestead pantry with bulk food, buying food on sale, and other strategies is a good thing—but pantry pest infestations can be devastating and expensive. In this episode I share my considerations for storing food and stocking up.
My favorite storage containers other than glass mason jars with metal lid and ring or fancy plastic lids like Mason Tops lids are Vittles Vaults. Vittles Vaults are made by Gamma 2 in San Diego. They are large food grade plastic containers (BPA-free) that are suitable for storing large quantities (50 pounds or more) of flours, grains, beans, etc.
Gamma Seals are made by the same company convert plastic pails and buckets into secure food storage containers. Vittles Vaults and Gamma Seals are widely available in the U.S. including farm supply stores, pet supply stores, home improvement stores, and internet retailers. The silicone gasket, lid, and ring can be replaced if required.
Good storage containers that are air and water tight not only protect foods from pests and moisture getting into the container but also contain an infestation from moving from container to container. Consider silica gel or other oxygen absorbers if you live in a humid climate. I use Wise Dry as the large pouches are great for Vittles Vaults and have indicator beads to quickly see if they need to be recharged and the smaller ones are suitable for smaller containers like half-gallon jars.
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