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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: soul rebel on July 03, 2013, 07:51 am

Title: how to package mushrooms for shipping?
Post by: soul rebel on July 03, 2013, 07:51 am
I think I need a vacuum packaging. Or maybe shrink packaging? But i have no idea how to do it. Because even cheapest device for it is pretty expensive. What do?
Title: Re: how to package mushrooms for shipping?
Post by: dirtybiscuitzz718 on July 03, 2013, 08:18 am
Save your money. If you intent to sell on SR, you will NEED a food grade vac sealer, at the very least.

For the time being, buy some cheap moisture barrier bags on ebay. Use a house hold iron to seal them.
Title: Re: how to package mushrooms for shipping?
Post by: soul rebel on July 03, 2013, 08:34 am
Thanks!  ;D Should i use bags like this? http://i.ebayimg.com/t/12-x12-x75-Moisture-Barrier-Food-Storage-Bags-2-5mil-Heat-Seal-Metalized-Prep-/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/$(KGrHqRHJEUFD)2I)6LRBQ9k7s5rDg~~60_57.JPG
Title: Re: how to package mushrooms for shipping?
Post by: dirtybiscuitzz718 on July 03, 2013, 09:27 am
Thanks!  ;D Should i use bags like this? http://i.ebayimg.com/t/12-x12-x75-Moisture-Barrier-Food-Storage-Bags-2-5mil-Heat-Seal-Metalized-Prep-/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/$(KGrHqRHJEUFD)2I)6LRBQ9k7s5rDg~~60_57.JPG

Yes, that will do. You NEED to get a vac sealer. You dont have to spend a stack on an industrial one. Bottom of the line FoodSaver, $60 bucks, will suffice. Just be sure to seal each pack multiple times. Smell is permeable threw each bag with in 24hrs typically.

Since where on the topic, also, be sure to wear latex gloves when packing and handling customers merchandise. Im sure you know not to try any make the packs smell like anything, such as perfume or dryer sheets. Best of luck.