Mylar Bags for Freeze Drying

Mylar bags from Packaging Kite are a great way to keep your freeze dried food safe and fresh for a really long time. Think of them as super strong, protective wrappers that keep out the things that can spoil your food, like air, light, and moisture. When you freeze dry food, you take out almost all the water. This makes the food last much longer, but it also makes it extra important to store it correctly. That's where our Mylar bags come in. Why Mylar is Special Mylar is a type of plastic that's different from the plastic grocery bags you get at the store. It's made to be very strong and it has a special coating that blocks out almost everything. Imagine it like a superhero shield for your food! This shield is made from many layers of thin materials that work together to provide ultimate protection. Keeping Food Fresh Air is a big problem for stored food. Oxygen in the air can make food go bad, change its color, and lose its flavor. Light can also damage food, especially things like vitamins. And moisture is the enemy of freeze dried food. If moisture gets in, the food can start to absorb it and become soggy, or even grow mold. Mylar bags from Packaging Kite stop all these things from getting to your food. They keep it in perfect condition until you are ready to eat it. Different Sizes for Different Needs We have Mylar bags in all sorts of sizes. If you are freeze drying a small snack, like a handful of berries, we have a small bag for that. If you are freeze drying a big batch of stew for a camping trip, we have bigger bags that can hold a lot more. This means you can choose the perfect size for whatever you are storing, so you don't waste any space. Easy to Use Our Mylar bags are very simple to use. First, you put your freeze dried food inside the bag. Then, you need to seal the bag shut. The bags have a special top that you can seal with a heat sealer. A heat sealer is a small machine that melts the plastic together to make a strong, airtight seal. This seal is what keeps the air, light, and moisture out. If you don't have a heat sealer, you can sometimes use a hot iron with parchment paper. Just be very careful! After the bag is sealed, your food is protected. Long Term Storage One of the best things about using Mylar bags for freeze dried food is that you can store the food for a very long time. Properly sealed Mylar bags can keep food fresh for many years, sometimes even decades! This is great if you want to build up a food supply for emergencies, or if you just want to have a lot of your favorite foods on hand. Food Grade Safe The Mylar bags from Packaging Kite are food grade safe. This means they are made from materials that won't contaminate your food or make you sick. You can be confident that your food will be safe to eat, even after it's been stored in the bags for a long time. We test our bags to make sure they meet the highest standards for safety and quality. Protecting Your Investment Freeze drying food takes time and effort. You want to make sure your hard work pays off by storing your food correctly. Using our Mylar bags is an investment in protecting your food, so it stays delicious and nutritious for a long time. Think of it as insurance for all your freeze drying work. More Than Just Food While Mylar bags are great for storing freeze dried food, they can also be used for other things. You can use them to store seeds for your garden, important documents, or even electronic equipment that needs to be protected from moisture. The possibilities are almost endless! Oxygen Absorbers: The Perfect Partner For extra protection, you can put oxygen absorbers inside the Mylar bag with your food. Oxygen absorbers are small packets that soak up any remaining oxygen inside the bag after it's sealed. This helps to prevent the food from spoiling even more. We recommend using oxygen absorbers with our Mylar bags for the best possible results. You can buy these in various sizes depending on the size of your bag and the quantity of food you are storing. Reusable? While Mylar bags are very strong, they are not really designed to be reused multiple times after they have been cut open. Once the seal is broken, it is difficult to create an equally strong seal. However, if you open the bag carefully, you can sometimes reuse it for short term storage, but do not expect the same long term freshness. Easy to Label After sealing your Mylar bag, you'll want to label it so you know what's inside and when you packaged it. You can write directly on the bag with a permanent marker, or you can use a sticker label. Make sure to include the date and the contents of the bag. This will help you stay organized and ensure you use the oldest food first. Packaging Kite Quality When you buy Mylar bags from Packaging Kite, you are getting a quality product that you can trust. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible packaging solutions for their needs. We stand behind our products and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. We want to help you keep your food safe and fresh for years to come.