Myrmecology: Insect Vitamin and Protein Jelly (8. Feb 2008 17:41)

Hi all, i was wondering how to prevent mould growing on the Insect vitimen and protein jelly after opening them.

Thanks.

JimmyVe: (8. Feb 2008 18:42)

That is difficult, you could keep it in the fridge and it will go on for a few days. I always try to use the full pack. ;) (but i have enough ants to give it to so that is not a problem)

Myrmecology: (8. Feb 2008 18:55)

Thanks Jim, i will have to ride through the days of having not a numerous amount of ants to consume the food. I will put it in the fridge like you suggested. :musik04:

SimGee: (8. Feb 2008 19:33)

Just had the same question on the german board.

Once opend it will be ok for about 5 to 7 days in the fridge.
Outside the fridge it should be removed after 2 days.

A closed pot is ok for up to one year in the fridge.

Not sure about "deep freezing" it...

Greetings
Simon

EGoody05: (15. Feb 2008 21:32)

Could you slice some off and re seal the rest and put it in the fridge ??
Thanks for the question though as I have just bought my first one off ebay !!

mvannunen: (15. Feb 2008 22:06)

cant you put it in the freezer and chip of what you need?? and the rest back

SimGee: (16. Feb 2008 01:00)

yes... i´m not sure if u can but imo it was possible :grin:

EGoody05: (16. Feb 2008 12:25)

well thats what i do with my mealworms - they are all frozen and I just snap one off and defrost it for a while

mzfckr: (16. Feb 2008 13:30)

egoody : we can all do this bet they are not so fresh as new killed ones.

JimmyVe: (16. Feb 2008 16:59)

That is true, new killed ones are always better (fresh) but i do it to, it is just easier if you frees them (the insects i mean ;) )

You can take a bit of the jelly and put the rest back into the fridge, so you can save it for a few days and give a bit more.