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Food products packed in #2.5 cans (about the size of a
large soup can), #10 cans (large coffee can size) and 6 gallon buckets contain an oxygen
absorber with a shelf life of 10 - 15 years on most items. See this link on Shelf life and storage conditions for the different products available and how you can dramatically increase your food storage shelf life.
Cans and buckets are
airtight containers, ensuring the longest possible shelf life and freshness of food.
There are two types of buckets -- RB (ribbed bucket) and SP (Superpail). Both are packed with oxygen absorbers, the Super Pail bucket has the added benefit of food first
being sealed in a mylar bag. See our FAQ page for other information.
- RB = Ribbed 6 gallon bucket with oxygen absorber. The food is placed directly in the food grade bucket and sealed with gasket lid.
- SP = Superpail: This is the same heavy, plastic bucket used for the RB, but with the added insurance of a metalized nonporous mylar bag. The bag is filled with the product & an oxygen absorber
packet to remove O2. The bag is vacuum sealed and the bucket is sealed with a
lid. This bag protects the product from light, moisture and oxygen. If stored in a cool
place, grains & legumes will last for many years.
- Buckets may be dented upon arrival (RB and SP). This is the affect of air pressure differential and is a "good sign", since it indicates a tight seal on the gasket lid. Not all buckets will dent, head gasses vary depending on product.
There are two types of cans we use. The #10 can is the large coffee can size everyone is familiar with. The #2.5 can is the smaller can, the size of a large soup can.
- Each can has one oxygen absorber packet which almost always assures contents remain
99.5% oxygen free. #10 cans use a 500cc absorber, #2.5 cans use a 300cc absorber.
- SP (Superpails) and cans give the best storage protection. Paper bags offer the least.
- #10 enameled cans hold 13 cups. #2.5 enameled cans hold 3 1/2 cups.
Notice: UPS has increased their Non-standard Package Fee (NSPF) to $6.00. To get
around this with our buckets, we are charging the customer $2.00 per bucket to put them in
heavy duty cardboard boxes to avoid the NSPF. |
