Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, is becoming popular in recent times thanks to its many properties and effects. Today, many people use kratom to ease conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety, or to get an extra boost of energy.
Although kratom is recently gaining more and more popularity, it is still relatively new in the Western countries. That’s why many kratom users don’t know how to properly handle and store the substance. In today’s article, we’ll explain how to vacuum seal kratom, a great way to keep your kratom supply fresh for a long time.
How to Keep Kratom Fresh
Kratom is a natural substance and, like any other natural substances, it will lose its properties and effects with time. That’s why it is crucial to keep it properly stored to keep its freshness for a long time, especially if you are buying large amounts of kratom.
There are some recommendations that you should follow to store your kratom:
Keep your kratom in a cool place: although many people choose to keep kratom in the refrigerator, this is not entirely necessary. You can keep it in a room that is cooler than the rest of the house. But, keeping it in the fridge is also a good idea.
Keep your kratom away from light: like many substances, kratom can lose its potency when exposed to UV light for a long time. So, always choose a dark place to keep it fresh.
Keep your kratom away from heat: never store your kratom near a source of heat, such as ovens and cookers. Like sunlight, heat can make your kratom to lose potency and properties.
Avoid oxidation: you should always keep your kratom in a sealed container, as oxygen can make your kratom go stale.
Keep your kratom away from humidity: just a little bit of moisture can spoil a whole batch of kratom. Also, when exposed to moisture for too long, kratom can grow mold. If this happens, you must throw away your kratom as it will be no longer safe to consume.
Keep your kratom away from strong odors: kratom can take the odor of its surroundings or anything that is placed next to it quite easily.
How to Vacuum Seal Kratom
As you see, it is very important to properly store your kratom to keep it fresh. A very good way to keep your kratom fresh for months is to place it in vacuum sealed bags.
There are many vacuum sealing devices in the market that you can use to vacuum seal your kratom batch. The prices of vacuum sealers go from $40 to more than $300. If you keep large amounts of kratom at home, buying one of these devices could be a good investment.
Nevertheless, if you don’t want to expend that money, there are some easy ways to vacuum seal your kratom at home without using any machines.
How to Vacuum Seal Kratom in Freezer Bags
Vacuum sealing your kratom in freezer bags without using a vacuum sealing device is very easy. You’ll need:
- Freezer bags with zipping
- A big recipient
- Water
Then, you’ll need to follow these steps:
- Fill your recipient with water. The amount of water will depend on the bag size. So, you need to consider that you’ll need to submerge the bag almost completely in the water.
- Place your kratom powder or kratom leaves in the freezer bag and seal it almost completely, but you must leave about an inch of the bag open.
- Start lowering the bag slowly into the water. You’ll notice how the water pressure pushes the air out of the bag.
- Now you’ll need to submerge the bag completely to let all the air out (except for the part where you left the opening). Then, seal the bag completely and remove it from the water. And remember: don’t allow any water to get into the bag, as this will spoil your kratom.
This system is recommended when you want to store kratom in bulk. On the other hand, remember that every time that you open a bag, the air will enter again. So, the amount of kratom to put in every bag will depend on your kratom intake. A good point to start would be to place a week’s or two week’s supply in each bag. Also, remember to properly store your remaining kratom after opening your vacuum sealed bags.
