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LEM Oxygen Absorbers 50 Ct
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SKU: 1349-734494013498
Overview
For hunters and outdoor users building long-term food stores, these absorbers are meant to be dropped into a sealed package before storage to help reduce oxygen exposure. They are suited to airtight bags and containers holding freeze-dried, dehydrated, or packaged foods such as jerky, crackers, and grains. Each packet is intended for a 1-gallon bag or 300 cc of foodstuffs, and the set includes 50 packets packed in groups of 10. Unused packets need airtight storage to stay effective, so they are a practical choice for organized pantry or camp supply management rather than casual, open-container use.
Why Hunters Choose the Lem
Helps Preserve
Freshness in sealed packages for
Designed Reduce
Mold and bacteria growth in
Each Packet
Handles one 1-gallon bag or
Removes Over
99.9% of oxygen from airtight
Works Freeze-dried,
Freeze-dried, dehydrated, and packaged foods
Key Features
- Set of 50 oxygen absorbers for long-term food storage
- Each packet removes oxygen from a 1-gallon bag or 300 cc of foodstuffs
- Helps preserve freshness and reduce mold and bacteria growth
- Suitable for freeze-dried, powdered, and dehydrated foods
- Packed in sets of 10 for easier storage and use
- Unused packets should be vacuum-sealed or stored in an airtight glass container
Best Used For
- Long-term food storage users packing freeze-dried, dehydrated, or jerky portions in sealed bags
- Preppers and hunters organizing pantry reserves for airtight storage with minimal oxygen exposure
- Anyone storing crackers or grains in one-gallon bags and wanting simple packet-based protection
- Users who can keep unused absorbers vacuum-sealed or in airtight glass containers after opening
Specifications
| Best If Used Within | 2 years |
|---|---|
| Do Not Eat Label | Yes |
| Fda Approved And Certified | Yes |
| Pack Configuration | 5 packs of 10 |
| Packet Contents | 70% iron, 10% diatomaceous earth, 10% water, 5% activated carbon, 5% sodium chloride |
| Packet Dimensions | 2" x 2 3/4" |
| Packet Weight | .57 oz. |
| Quantity | 50 |
| Use Rate | 1 absorber per 1-gal. bag or 300 cc of foodstuffs |
Pros
- Helps preserve freshness in sealed packages for long-term food storage.
- Designed to reduce mold and bacteria growth in stored foods.
- Each packet handles one 1-gallon bag or 300 cc of foodstuffs.
- Removes over 99.9% of oxygen from airtight packages.
- Works with freeze-dried, dehydrated, and packaged foods like jerky and grains.
- Set of 50 packets provides quantity for multiple storage containers.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Each packet is sized for a 1-gallon bag or 300 cc of foodstuffs, so larger containers may require multiple absorbers.
- Opened absorbers need to be vacuum sealed or kept in an airtight jar right away; they should not be stored in a plastic bag.
- Best if used within 2 years, so this is a time-sensitive storage item rather than a long-term hold product.
- "Do not eat" is printed on each packet, and the absorbers are intended for sealed, airtight packages only.
Suggested Comparisons
- Food storage bags and vacuum sealing supplies
- Freeze-dried and dehydrated food storage accessories
- Long-term pantry storage containers
- Emergency preparedness food storage supplies
Suggested Accessories
- Food storage bags
- Vacuum sealer
- Airtight storage containers
- Mylar bags
Frequently Asked Questions
What are these oxygen absorbers used for?
They are used for long-term food storage. The product description says they help preserve freshness, prevent mold and bacteria growth, and extend shelf life in sealed, airtight packages.
How many absorbers are included, and how are they packaged?
This is a set of 50 oxygen absorbers, packed in sets of 10.
How much food can one packet handle?
The product states that one absorber is used per 1-gallon bag or 300 cc of foodstuffs.
What foods are they intended for?
The description says they are great for freeze-dried, powdered, and dehydrated foods, including jerky, crackers, and grains.
How should unused absorbers be stored after opening?
Once a set is opened, the extra absorbers should be vacuum sealed or stored in an airtight jar. The product also says they must be stored in an airtight glass container and not in a plastic bag.