Should Mazuri be put in the fridge or freezer for storage?

[LadyGreek]

Hey TFO Fam!!!

Ok.....so I store my Mazuri in a large ziplock bag at room temperature next to where I keep my Ca and Vit. Is this wrong? I have saw in other threads that ppl put there Mazuri in the fridge or freezer then thaw it out with warm water before feeding it to their Torts. I just take it out the bag, let it soak for 15 mins in warm water then feed it to my Greek twice a week. I dnt want my 1lbs bag of Mazuri to go bad because I'm not storing it right.

Tell me what's up y'all! Thanks!

 

[dmmj]

I keep mine in a ziplock bag above in my cupboard, it has been there for like 6 months so far, without any bad things, like mold and such.

 

[LadyGreek]

I keep mine in a ziplock bag above in my cupboard, it has been there for like 6 months so far, without any bad things, like mold and such.

Ok, cool! Thanks cause I was in a panic. In my mind I had a feeling you didn't have to put it in the fridge, but I had to double check this cause I would hate to throw food away.

 

[spikethebest]

i keep what I am going to feed dry and cool. some people keep for long term storage in a freezer in zip lock bags. it lasts for a long time when frozen.

 

[LadyGreek]

i keep what I am going to feed dry and cool. some people keep for long term storage in a freezer in zip lock bags. it lasts for a long time when frozen.

Oh ok! So the 1lbs I got from you can just be stored they way I got it, but if I had a lot more I could freeze it. Good to know! Thanks Cory!

 

[spikethebest]

i would put it in a mason jar or a freezer bag to keep bugs and air and moisture from getting to it. but you are most welcome!!!

 

[LadyGreek]

i would put it in a mason jar or a freezer bag to keep bugs and air and moisture from getting to it. but you are most welcome!!!

Yea, that's what I have it in.....the big ziplock freezer bag (sorry I just said ziplock). I make sure all the air is out before I seal it back close. I havnt seen a drop of moisture at all!

 

[spikethebest]

thats good. because moisture = mold = throw the whole bag away

 

[LadyGreek]

thats good. because moisture = mold = throw the whole bag away

=no bueno

 

[HarleyK]

When you guys are dipping it in warm water....that's purified water right? Not from the tap or is tap ok?

 

[franeich]

I keep mine in the freezer then just take out what I need. Spike sold me a big zoplock bag for really cheap and I only use like 8 pieces a week for my little sulcata.

 

[LadyGreek]

When you guys are dipping it in warm water....that's purified water right? Not from the tap or is tap ok?

I use drinking water.

 

[dmmj]

I use tap water.

 

[Tom]

I use room temp tap and its mushy after 1 or 2 minutes.

 

[ISTortoiseLover]

tepid water for about 5mins for me. I store it in a Tupperware container (air tight and non toxic) and place that in a freezer for storage.

 

[spikethebest]

I keep mine in the freezer then just take out what I need. Spike sold me a big zoplock bag for really cheap and I only use like 8 pieces a week for my little sulcata.

wow that food sure is lasting you a really long time. glad things are still doing well!

 

[Madkins007]

The official company stance is that the big bags are good for 270 days from manufacture, and small bags have 'use by' dates. It should be kept in a cool, dry place (fridges are actually quite humid).

They have an interesting video with Cherryheads at https://www.mazuri.com/Home.asp?Products=1