Why Moisture Is the Real Enemy of Dry Goods

 

When you think of storing food for an extended period, your first thought is usually about expiration dates. While this is understandable, it’s usually not the number one problem we have to worry about with dry goods. More often than not, the true issue lies in the humidity and moisture getting to the product and causing clumping or hardening.

This is why the way we package and/or store the product is very important as a method of preservation and not just as a method of presentation. A weak container will hold something, but it’s not necessarily going to hold it safely from humidity or moisture. The goal of better barrier-type packaging is to keep dry goods dry - plain and simple. This ensures that everything else associated with the item and using it will be easy.

Using Mylar when packaging dry goods is becoming very popular because of the strength of the barrier it provides compared to other methods of storage. It’s light weight, easy to seal, and easy to store in bulk when creating a long-term pantry system. When using Mylar when packaging dry goods you get an easy upgrade to your packaging. A small amount of extra effort (Mylar), provides an extended amount of time before needing to repackage the product.

Brands have also noticed the benefits of better packaging for their consumers. Not only do they reduce the potential for storage problems, they create a more visually appealing product, a higher-end product, and a product that appears as a more trustworthy product to consumers. Even though consumers may not know how or why a product has appealing packaging, they will be able to feel the difference. Poor quality packaging will always expose itself eventually.

If you are looking for ways to store your pantry staples more efficiently, the best place to start is with the basics. Following our guidelines for storing salt in Mylar bags will give you the basic knowledge on how to package your salt correctly, how long it will last, and why it is so important to keep moisture out of your salt.


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