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The Paper Bags Flour is Sold In
February 09, 2019, 11:29 PM
TMatsThe Paper Bags Flour is Sold In
Why do you suppose, after all these years, that flour is still sold in the same folded and glued paper bag? The bag that can’t be opened without tearing the bag and spilling flour. I don’t get it, packaging has been changed, in some way, for almost everything else.
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February 10, 2019, 12:26 AM
Sgt NeutronSugar is the same way.
February 10, 2019, 06:25 AM
henryazquote:
Originally posted by Sgt Neutron:
Sugar is the same way.
I always open a bag of sugar over the trash can.
When in doubt, mumble February 10, 2019, 06:41 AM
PHPaulI don't (usually...) have a problem with the bags.
What aggravates me is sugar that has been exposed to enough humidity/moisture to turn the whole bag into one 5 pound lump.
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February 10, 2019, 07:26 AM
GeorgeairYou should consider buying a pair of scissors.
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February 10, 2019, 07:46 AM
V-Tailquote:
Originally posted by Georgeair:
You should consider buying a pair of scissors.
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SigM4While we’re at it why is the flour canister/container that’s part of the dry good set only able to hold exactly one bag of flour? This means you have to be out entirely before you refill it. How about it hold 1.5 bags worth, that way you can refill before being completeky out? First world problems!
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Complacency sucks… February 10, 2019, 08:51 AM
sigfreundquote:
Originally posted by TMats:
Why do you suppose, after all these years, that flour is still sold in the same folded and glued paper bag?
Interesting that I had the same discussion with my wife a couple of days ago. Not only is it difficult to open the bags without tearing them, at best a little flour (or sugar) will have escaped at the top and will always spill no matter what.
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Scooter123quote:
Originally posted by TMats:
Why do you suppose, after all these years, that flour is still sold in the same folded and glued paper bag? The bag that can’t be opened without tearing the bag and spilling flour. I don’t get it, packaging has been changed, in some way, for almost everything else.
Yeah, we now have packaging that require the use of scissors or tin snips to open. Try opening a bag of potato chips or a blister pack for examples. So, is spilling a tiny bit of flour a worse inconvenience than having to take a trip to the ER to get stitched up because you were foolish enough to try opening a blister pack with a box cutter.
To be blunt I
LOATHE modern packaging. If you thinks it's better it's obvious that you aren't old enough to remember when ALL packaging could be opened easily with bare hands. BTW, I'm old enough to remember when breakfast cereal was packaged in a wax paper bag that was simply folded over inside the box. If you want easy opening it really doesn't get much better than that.
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February 10, 2019, 11:11 AM
zoom6zoomPaper flour sacks are about as minimalist packaging as you can get.
I don't use canister sets, especially for flour. Most don't seal, and can't keep out weevils and such.
I have my own style of humor. I call it Snarkasm. February 10, 2019, 11:57 AM
GustoferIf I'm just getting the 5#ers, I go for the Wheat Montana brand that comes in the plastic bags with a ziplock closure. Great flour and great packaging. You might see if you can get it down there.
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February 10, 2019, 02:04 PM
ZSMICHAELquote:
I'm old enough to remember when breakfast cereal was packaged in a wax paper bag that was simply folded over inside the box. If you want easy opening it really doesn't get much better than that.
When did that change? Guess I dont eat cereal anymore.
February 10, 2019, 02:51 PM
akcopnfbksquote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
Ants gotta eat, same as worms.
<spits stream of tobacco> I see what you did there....
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February 10, 2019, 03:54 PM
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February 10, 2019, 04:06 PM
Nismoquote:
Originally posted by SigM4:
While we’re at it why is the flour canister/container that’s part of the dry good set only able to hold exactly one bag of flour? This means you have to be out entirely before you refill it. How about it hold 1.5 bags worth, that way you can refill before being completeky out? First world problems!
Could be that maybe the fact that flour does have a shelf life, and that just topping off a near empty container can mean you can possibly have several year old flour at the bottom.
February 10, 2019, 05:16 PM
tatortoddYes! I wholeheartedly support switching to something that helps my stock portfolio. The chemical division of integrated oil & gas companies make the base chemicals and sometimes the actual poly sheets that are used for modern packaging.
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Originally posted by henryaz:
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Originally posted by Sgt Neutron:
Sugar is the same way.
I always open a bag of sugar over the trash can.
My Texas grocer has their own store brand and sells in these bags:
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DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. February 10, 2019, 05:38 PM
Sgt Neutronquote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
Ants gotta eat, same as worms.
February 10, 2019, 08:51 PM
MikeinNCquote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
I don't (usually...) have a problem with the bags.
What aggravates me is sugar that has been exposed to enough humidity/moisture to turn the whole bag into one 5 pound lump.
FIVE POUNDS!!! Check that agin, I’ve only seen 4pounder for about three years now, here in TX and back in NC....just remember, they F you thru the drive thru.
And I’m with the OP on this...I shouldn’t need a damn tin snip to get into some sugar
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