Drying Beads website

Using drying beads is an economic and more efficient way of drying and storing seeds and other dried products.  Drying beads are a zeolite dessicant that absorb and hold up to 20 - 25 percent of their initial weight in water.  When enclosed in a container, the beads remove water from the air to maintain a low humidity environment without the need for heating.  Drying Beads can be used to store with seeds, fruits, herbs, or other materials and can be regenerated by heating above 200°C for 3-4 hours to release the absorbed water. 

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