Storing wafers etc

[kakamac]

Good Evening All,

I have a huge amount of one particular wafer that I am looking to store away so as to prevent the food from going stale. Does anyone have any tips for storage? I'd appreciate any tips possible. My thought is to stick it in an air tight container and freeze it. Am I on the right track? I appreciate everyones help on this.

Regards,
Kak

 

[Lornek8]

Freeze it. Vacuum sealed before freezing would be even better but not necessary.

 

[thegeeman]

Will it not go all mushy when you thaw it out if you freeze it?


Cheers

thegeeman

 

[Lornek8]

Will it not go all mushy when you thaw it out if you freeze it?


Cheers

thegeeman

Not if they aren't wet before you freeze it. They won't actually freeze so much as there isn't much moisture in the wafers. Also why it helps to vacuum seal the food prior to freezing, to remove as much moisture as possible before freezing. Helps to allow the food to "thaw" in an enclosed container before exposing it to the air as well.

 

[thegeeman]

Cool. I am gonna buy a shed load of those earthworm sticks then.


Cheers

thegeeman

 

[Irene0100]

when I bulk buy I keep the majority sealed in original bag in a cool dark space (under the stairs) and keep enough for a week or so in a screw top jar.

wheres the best place to bulk buy earthworm sticks?

 

[thegeeman]

wheres the best place to bulk buy earthworm sticks?

I will let you know when Mark tells me :lol::lol:. The ones he gets are by far the best pelllet IMO. My hypans even come out during the day if I drop some in the tank

Cheers

thegeeman

 

[Jo Crane]

i use a standard air tight plastic sandwich box works fine

 

[kakamac]

Well thankyou to all for your replies they have been quite helpful. Traditionally I have used air tight containers but had spoken to a few people who freeze their excess food stuffs so it has been interesting to read the replies to this thread. Geeman what brand are those earthworm sticks?

Regards,
Kak

 

[thegeeman]

Geeman what brand are those earthworm sticks?
Regards,
Kak

Not sure Kakamac. I just get them from Mark whos a memeber on here. I am sure they come from America. Hopefully he will send me a link when hes on next. They are mint

Cheers

thegeeman

 

[Mark]

Guys,
Get yer sticks from:
http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/3424/Earthworm-Sticks/earthworm/0

Total U.K. cost for around 5lb is £85 inc all postage and taxes (usually held by parcelforce before you pay them £18).

Top quality product and reasonable value compared to other stick foods like doromin etc.

Cheers,
Mark.

 

[Irene0100]

great, but a big outlay, does anyone in UK buy a big consignment then split it up?
orr is there a Uk dealer?

 

[Mark]

TA Aquaculture

Irene,
Tim Addis at TA Aquaculture does them at £4.50 for 100g plus any postage.

To buy in bulk from the U.S. you're getting 5lb or 2.3kg for £85, works out at £3.70/100g inc postage

If you only want small quantities go to TA, or get together with other members and order in bulk.

Cheers,
Mark.

 

[thegeeman]

I am up for ordering a few ton of this stuff if anyone is interested. I can get it shipped into my works and the send to people in on the deal FOC carrage
Tempted to get the Brine shrimp pellets aswell http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/3419/Brine-Shrimp-Sticks-5-lbs



Cheers


thegeeman

 

[Mark]

TGM,
Good plan! If you buy in even greater bulk than 5lb, you get an even better deal!

I'd be happy to buy in to a bigger bulk buy than the one I have been getting!

Cheers,
Mark.

 

[thegeeman]

I am up for it Mark so all those in favour say Aye:yes:.

Cheers

thegeeman

 

[kakamac]

Thanks Geeman and Mark for the info. Not sure though if i can get them in OZ but i'll have a good look around.

Regards,
Kak

 

[dconnors]

You may also want to check out these sticks as well, not sure if they are the same or not, it is what I use and the fish go nuts. And they are like $20 cheaper per 5lb. http://www.kensfish.com/kenssticks.html

 

[graham26]

gee i am up for some 1lb will last me a good while

 

[graham26]

same with the brine shrimp as well :yes: