How long do powdered egg whites opened last? Mine are at least
2 years old. I ordered them from Alison’s pantry. I guess It was
to big of a can to use up.
I’m sorry to say you probably need to replace those egg whites. I believe they typically last for 12 months on your shelf after opening. Next time you open a new can, vacuum seal the unused portion in a big glass jar. Put the egg powder in a plastic bag inside the jar first so no powder is sucked into your sealer. This will reseal your eggs and extend the life.
I’m not familiar with the JarVac, but I recommend buying the FoodSaver and the Jar Attachments (you can see them in my box of product recommendations on the right). With the FoodSaver you aren’t just limited to storing in jars. You can also seal pouches which is handy for repackaging bulk meats, etc.
I love all your ideas especially for the Food Saver (which I have and love), but here’s a serious question no one seems to discuss. If there is a disaster and we have no electricity for an extended time, how do you keep the food that is opened. Can you recommend a site that would address this type of thing?
Thanks!
I think this is a great point to address. We always discuss how to cook foods without electricity, but we rarely talk about storing cold foods without electricity. I will have to research to advise on different techniques beyond keeping the freezer door closed as much as possible, and using camp coolers! I know there are instructions online for building root cellars…
A generator is a great storage appliance(diesel or gasoline) to be able to reseal food jars or run a cooling appliance like freezer or refrigerator for short term usage depending on how much fuel you can store. Otherwise dig that root cellar!
When I walk
into my kitchen today,
I am not alone.
Whether we know it
or not, none of us is.
We bring fathers
and mothers and kitchen
tables, and every meal
we have ever eaten.
Food is never just food.
It's also a way of
getting at something else:
who we are, who
we have been, and
who we want to be."Molly Wizenberg,
from A HOME MADE LIFE
I know you’re sick of me…but, what does the “Dogs For Sale” link have to do w/ food storage? And have you ever done anything w/ TVP?
fYI, I found the link to the spreadsheet I was looking for.
http://www.simplylivingsmart.c.....sheet.html
How long do powdered egg whites opened last? Mine are at least
2 years old. I ordered them from Alison’s pantry. I guess It was
to big of a can to use up.
I’m sorry to say you probably need to replace those egg whites. I believe they typically last for 12 months on your shelf after opening. Next time you open a new can, vacuum seal the unused portion in a big glass jar. Put the egg powder in a plastic bag inside the jar first so no powder is sucked into your sealer. This will reseal your eggs and extend the life.
Where can I purchase the Deni-1200-JarVac?
I’m not familiar with the JarVac, but I recommend buying the FoodSaver and the Jar Attachments (you can see them in my box of product recommendations on the right). With the FoodSaver you aren’t just limited to storing in jars. You can also seal pouches which is handy for repackaging bulk meats, etc.
Congratulations on your new employment with AP. I am looking forward to all your weekly tips!!
Kathy
Thanks, Kathy! I’m really excited to be working with AP permanently.
I love all your ideas especially for the Food Saver (which I have and love), but here’s a serious question no one seems to discuss. If there is a disaster and we have no electricity for an extended time, how do you keep the food that is opened. Can you recommend a site that would address this type of thing?
Thanks!
I think this is a great point to address. We always discuss how to cook foods without electricity, but we rarely talk about storing cold foods without electricity. I will have to research to advise on different techniques beyond keeping the freezer door closed as much as possible, and using camp coolers! I know there are instructions online for building root cellars…
A generator is a great storage appliance(diesel or gasoline) to be able to reseal food jars or run a cooling appliance like freezer or refrigerator for short term usage depending on how much fuel you can store. Otherwise dig that root cellar!