Dry & Dry 2 Gram [100 Packets] Food Safe Silica Gel Packs Desiccants - Rechargeable Silica Gel Packets, Moisture Absorbers, Desiccants Packets, Silica Gel

Added to food I have dehydrated to keep moisture from building up in the packaging after dehydrating, for home use. They are getting the job done.

Would like to see a better zipper on the bag to reseal. Better instructions on how to reuse. I like that they keep food fresh.

Everyone has at one time or another seen the little packets that have the words “Do Not Eat” printed on them. They are typically the size of a sugar packet and included in plastic bags or boxes that house delicate electronic gear and the like. The purpose of these packets is to absorb moisture from the air surrounding the packaged device and to improve its survivability while awaiting sale and transport. These packets are called “desiccant packets” and contain silica gel as tiny, clear beads. They’re considered by many to be a single use item and thrown away once removed from the shipping packaging. Well, even after absorbing moisture the silica gel beads in the packets can be ‘recharged’ buy using a low heat soak and then used again. But who bothers to keep them and what other possible use could the packets have? I have a use, multiplied, and of course never saved my *free* desiccant packs! The process of using a special pigmented powder to coat metal parts rather than the traditional liquid paint is something I’m doing now and the nature of this powder requires that it stays very dry. As received the powder paint flows extremely well because it’s packaged dry and every time a container of powder is opened there is atmospheric moisture ready to sneak in and cause clumping. My purpose for buying these silica gel packs is to place one or two in each container of powder and preserve that ‘factory fresh’ flowing quality that’s needed for smooth and consistent application of this special material. The use of the packets is preventative, not generally a fix for an already deteriorated situation but I do have one case where I may be able to see a desiccant pack (X2) at work. One ‘economy’ powder coating is slightly clumpy and I’m assuming it’s due to excess moisture. I placed two 2gm packets in that container immediately after receiving my desiccant shipment. If the powder container is sealed securely I’m expecting an improvement in the flow and consistency of that powder. Using these desiccant packets can only help, and that’s my expectation.

The items are used in my stored shoes.

Excellent for different things, I’m using in my closet and boxes of shoes, I’ve got it excellent result

I dehydrate a lot of garden vegetables for winter-time cooking. I also pressure-can a lot, but dehydrating takes up 1/10th the space and is so much lighter without all the water content. However, the bane of anyone who dehydrates in the risk of moisture and mold. Even though I vacuum seal, I add a dessicant for that little extra safety. So far, everything Ive opened up and used this winter has been perfectly dry! With the time and effort to dehydrate, the small cost of adding these little packets makes a lot of sense (and cents) to me.

I take health supplements. Many come in gelatin capsules. High heat can soften or even melt them, and sometimes one will leak. Pop two or three 2-gram bags of silica gel into the pill bottle, and it all dries out. I have some nice tools -- micrometers, moisture meter, feeler gauges, files, cabinet scrapers, etc. I put them into heavy-duty zip-lock bags or plastic jars with tight lids, pop in a few of these bags of silica gel, and there is no rust the next time I want to use one of the tools. I know you can resurrect these bags by baking them in an oven, but I dont bother -- at this price, I just replace them when they stop absorbing water vapor.

I received the product on time and in perfect condition. I used them in ammo boxes to control moisture in high humidity conditions so I wont know if they are effective until I use the ammo.

I sure hope that they are doing their job without any problems

I bought them to use in hot peppers I had dehydrated and vacuum sealed. Cant vouch for them yet, will update if product doesnt work