[tomcat522]

Salt will last forever, but there is an expiry on the Iodine - so what? if the iodine is no longer effective, does that harm the uses of salt itself?

Also, what container? I have placed some in plastic containers and some in glass containers with a metal lid - I'm told the metal lid is a problem, so i use a waxed paper under cover and then tighten the metal lid - that seems ok?

I have about 20 lbs of salt in long term storage, all iodised table salt - enough for me. All stored in empty food containers (plastic & glass) - problems?

Thanks!!! Tom

 

[RobertSWMissouri]

500# of plain salt for a minimum ???

 

[Jack Swilling]

"How long is iodized salt good for?
Plain salt does not expire, but iodized salt has a shelf life of about five years because the stability of the iodized salt decreases over time with exposure, especially in the presence of moisture or metal ions."
https://www.scienceworld.ca/stories/ever-wonder-about-iodized-salt/

 

[pengyou]

Is there a way to store iodine or iodine supplements long term?

 

[Justme11]

Is there a way to store iodine or iodine supplements long term?

Most sources of Iodine will gas off over time.

 

[Trip Wire]

Ive had a 25lb bag in the pantry for over 10 years now.
As good as the day we bought it.

 

[pengyou]

Ive had a 25lb bag in the pantry for over 10 years now.
As good as the day we bought it.

It may look the same, but maybe the iodine content has changed.

 

[Justme11]

Iodized salt lost 58.5% of the iodine in 3.5 years of storage. (If I read this right)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12219985

 

[tomcat522]

Ok, thanks all for info - I guess what is being said is yes, iodine is lost over time, but is not in itself a problem - just less effective iodine (of which i do not care) - the salt remains good, useable table salt for as long as it is not subject to moisture.

 

[cook]

Salt is salt,it was formed millions of years ago,it does not go bad.Get it from the ocean,a mountain,or a hole in the ground.
Seperate issue from iodine.

 

[lasers]

You may want to make sure you don't live in the goiter belt before you say lack of iodine isn't a problem.

 

[cook]

If you are refering to me,I said a different issue,not a problem.

 

[Texas23]

Is there a way to store iodine or iodine supplements long term?

I was thinking the same....
How about Tincture of Iodine. Can also be used in first aid applications and as a water disinfectant.
No expiration date.

https://www.amazon.com/2-2-Lugols-I...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

[lasers]

If you are refering to me,I said a different issue,not a problem.

Not you, tomcat's post before yours.

 

[Carnut]

You may want to make sure you don't live in the goiter belt before you say lack of iodine isn't a problem.

btw here's a mayo clinic link talking about sea salt vs iodized. Most people get enough iodine from regular diet. Worth reading the link to understand and it has a specific reference to the goiter belt for those that have no idea what lasers is talking about.

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/...-and-a-sea-salt-and-sufficient-iodine-intake/