Posted: 8/26/2008 3:38:16 AM EDT
| how long will it store sealed in mylar, with o2 absorber? havin a hard time findin any info. |
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Asked the same question about a month ago.Got a reply of"It will last a LONG time". A "long time"in actual months/years is anybody's guess, so for the time being I will save my bags and O2 absorbers for the known shelf life consumables. According to the label on a 50 lb bag of popcorn it says 6 months.Not worth storing until I know for sure. Probably didn't help much but if You find out please let me know. Thanks Savageman |
| thats exactly what i was thinking, i have read 6 months to 2 years, not sure why a whole kernel like that woudlnt last 30 in a o2 free place but not worth the money loss to find out i guess. could it be the fat or iol in it? the moister should be low enough. does anyone else have any ideas? |
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Nutrient Units 1.00 X 1 cup ------- 8g Proximates Water g 0.27 Energy kcal 31 Energy kj 130 Protein g 1.04 Total lipid (fat) g 0.36 Ash g 0.11 Carbohydrate, by difference g 6.23 Fiber, total dietary g 1.2 Sugars, total g 0.07 Sucrose g 0.06 Glucose (dextrose) g 0.01 Fructose g 0.01 Lactose g 0.00 Maltose g 0.00 Galactose g 0.00 Starch g 4.35 Minerals Calcium, Ca mg 1 Iron, Fe mg 0.26 Magnesium, Mg mg 12 Phosphorus, P mg 29 Potassium, K mg 26 Sodium, Na mg 1 Zinc, Zn mg 0.25 Copper, Cu mg 0.021 Manganese, Mn mg 0.089 Selenium, Se mcg 0.0 Vitamins Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid mg 0.0 Thiamin mg 0.008 Riboflavin mg 0.007 Niacin mg 0.185 Pantothenic acid mg 0.041 Vitamin B-6 mg 0.013 Folate, total mcg 2 Folic acid mcg 0 Folate, food mcg 2 Folate, DFE mcg_DFE 2 Choline, total mg 1.7 Betaine mg 0.1 Vitamin B-12 mcg 0.00 Vitamin B-12, added mcg 0.00 Vitamin A, IU IU 16 Vitamin A, RAE mcg_RAE 1 Retinol mcg 0 Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) mg 0.02 Vitamin E, added mg 0.00 Vitamin K (phylloquinone) mcg 0.1 Lipids Fatty acids, total saturated g 0.046 4:0 g 0.000 6:0 g 0.000 8:0 g 0.000 10:0 g 0.000 12:0 g 0.000 14:0 g 0.000 15:0 g 0.000 16:0 g 0.047 17:0 g 0.000 18:0 g 0.007 20:0 g 0.001 22:0 g 0.001 Fatty acids, total monounsaturated g 0.088 14:1 g 0.000 15:1 g 0.000 16:1 undifferentiated g 0.000 17:1 g 0.000 18:1 undifferentiated g 0.082 20:1 g 0.001 22:1 undifferentiated g 0.000 Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated g 0.152 18:2 undifferentiated g 0.200 18:3 undifferentiated g 0.005 18:3 n-6 c,c,c g 0.000 18:4 g 0.000 20:2 n-6 c,c g 0.000 20:3 undifferentiated g 0.000 20:4 undifferentiated g 0.000 20:5 n-3 g 0.000 22:5 n-3 g 0.000 22:6 n-3 g 0.000 Cholesterol mg 0 Amino acids Tryptophan g 0.007 Threonine g 0.036 Isoleucine g 0.034 Leucine g 0.118 Lysine g 0.027 Methionine g 0.020 Cystine g 0.017 Phenylalanine g 0.047 Tyrosine g 0.039 Valine g 0.049 Arginine g 0.048 Histidine g 0.029 Alanine g 0.072 Aspartic acid g 0.067 Glutamic acid g 0.180 Glycine g 0.039 Proline g 0.084 Serine g 0.046 Other Alcohol, ethyl g 0.0 Caffeine mg 0 Theobromine mg 0 Carotene, beta mcg 7 Carotene, alpha mcg 5 Cryptoxanthin, beta mcg 0 Lycopene mcg 0 Lutein + zeaxanthin mcg 116 USDA |
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From FEMA May be stored indefinitely (in proper containers and conditions): Wheat Vegetable oils Dried corn Baking powder Soybeans Instant coffee, tea, and cocoa Salt Noncarbonated soft drinks White rice Bouillon products Dry pasta Powdered milk – in nitrogen-packed cans Page 4 www.fema.gov/pdf/library/f&web.pdf |
The vegetable oil is a new one on me! Indefinite? Thought it would go rancid? |
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"True or False: Popcorn is a whole grain food. (answer below*) "Whole grains get two thumbs up from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) who recently announced new guidelines for healthier lifestyles. Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 provides information and advice for choosing a nutritious diet. Among its recommendations is to make the most of each calorie you consume, choosing “good-for-you” foods, like whole grains. Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel -- the bran, germ, and endosperm. Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their shelf life, but is also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins. Because whole grains keep their dietary fiber they play a key role in keeping bodies healthy. Studies have shown that whole grains may help reduce the risk of developing many major diseases including heart disease, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and certain cancers. Whole grains are low glycemic carbohydrates which means lower blood sugar and less insulin production. Whole grains are a source of fiber, which grabs onto toxins as it makes its way through the digestive system. And fiber slows digestion making you feel fuller longer. Today’s new health guidelines recommend at least half your daily intake of grains should come from whole grains; that is, try to eat at least three servings of whole-grain products each day. If hunger strikes and mealtime is hours away, grab a whole grain snack, like popcorn, to stop those pangs while supplying your body with needed nutrients. *It’s true! Popcorn is a whole grain food which makes it a high-quality carbohydrate source that is not only low in calories, but a good source of fiber. This means it takes longer to chew and makes you feel full longer. Compared to many snack foods, popcorn is low in calories. Air-popped popcorn provides only 30 calories per cup. When oil-popped, it contains only 55 calories. Even drizzled lightly with butter, it's only 90 to 120 calories per cup. Three cups of popcorn counts as 1 ounce equivalent whole grains |
I used mylar and o2 as well. Figured since I had a lot of them, it could not hurt. I think I was averaging about 37 1/2 pounds to a 5 gallon bucket. My buddy I went in with stored them without mylar ( guy does not use it at all ), so in 15-20 years we will find out, right? FWIW, I checked my notes and it seems I was paying $21 for a 50# box ( 4x 12 1/2 # bags ). 150 # got 4 buckets. Not sure if that was a good deal or not, was just easier for us to get a bunch of bulk stuff in one trip/store. Hope this helps. BT |