# Storing Huel in plastic containers **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [April 24, 2016, 9:43am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/storing-huel-in-plastic-containers/2312 "2016-04-24T09:43:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Coup](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/coup/32/10436_2.png) [@Coup](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Coup)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2016, 9:43am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/storing-huel-in-plastic-containers/2312/1 "2016-04-24T09:43:05Z")
Hi, I’ve been using Huel for nearly 2 weeks now. Settled into a rhythm of around a 50/50 split between regular food and Huel and it’s working well for me. I have more energy than I used to have and I can have one at 5pm at work before training at 7pm instead of always training on an empty stomach like before. I am trying to lose some weight so it’s excellent to incorporate into a calorie controlled diet using myfitnesspal. So far so good! Anyway, may seem a daft question but is there any issue storing the powder and flavour systems in BPA free plastic containers? The bags are a bit of a nightmare to be honest. Perfect for shipping and occasional use but if you’re making multiple Huel’s per day they’re just too messy and the seals even after being cleaned with a pointy knife are too unreliable for consistent use. I want to decant entire pouches into containers and then spoon it onto my scales. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Badger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3bc359/32.png) [@Badger](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Badger)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2016, 10:01am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/storing-huel-in-plastic-containers/2312/2 "2016-04-24T10:01:15Z")
It’s what I do, no problems so far. Just make sure it’s not exposed to light - I have clear containers so I just keep mine in a cupboard. ---
**Author:** ![hunzas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/hunzas/32/8275_2.png) [@hunzas](https://discuss.huel.com/u/hunzas)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2016, 11:15am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/storing-huel-in-plastic-containers/2312/3 "2016-04-24T11:15:26Z")
It is what I do too. I measure out 200g of vanilla Huel into each at the beginning of the week, and each day will add one container full to a litre of almond milk /water 50% split and make 2 shakes in a blender…which I store in fridge and use next day…adding any additional flavourings at time of mixing/ Saves much messing around with scales during the week. ---
**Author:** ![Coup](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/coup/32/10436_2.png) [@Coup](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Coup)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2016, 8:25pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/storing-huel-in-plastic-containers/2312/4 "2016-04-24T20:25:13Z")
“Just make sure it’s not exposed to light” What’s the definition of light? If it was (just for arguments sake) inside a clear plastic container on a kitchen workshop would the oxidation occur and within what time frame? ---
**Author:** ![Rhiannonny](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/rhiannonny/32/737_2.png) [@Rhiannonny](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Rhiannonny)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2016, 9:12pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/storing-huel-in-plastic-containers/2312/5 "2016-04-24T21:12:08Z")
I use these - a 4000ml (4L) tub holds a whole bag of Huel 🙂 food grade plastic too, and I write on the tub with Sharpie which flavour Huel it is as I have both vanilla and u/u 🙂 cheap too! > **[Screw Top Tub](https://m.myprotein.com/sports-accessories/screw-top-tub/10530827.html)** > > Screw Top Tub - Our empty screw top tubs are the ideal tool to store all of your sports supplements in an airtight and convenient container. Each tub comes with a screw top lid to ---
**Author:** ![Ric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/ric/32/5965_2.png) [@Ric](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Ric)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 6:56pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/storing-huel-in-plastic-containers/2312/6 "2016-04-25T18:56:50Z")
There are four other threads on plastic containers and Huel. The two most recent: [Container to store Huel in](https://discuss.huel.com/t/container-to-store-huel-in/1992) [Possible Huel branded container?](https://discuss.huel.com/t/possible-huel-branded-container/1182) ---
**Author:** ![Julian](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/julian/32/8153_2.png) [@Julian](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Julian)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 7:45pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/storing-huel-in-plastic-containers/2312/7 "2016-04-25T19:45:34Z")
Huel would be better not exposed to direct light. It won’t cause a massive problem but would reduce the shelf life and degrade some of the vitamins and minerals over time. Clear plastic / clear glass are not recommend. For pouches we use a coloured plastic outer layer and a foil inner layer to block as much light as possible, ---
**Author:** ![Coup](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/coup/32/10436_2.png) [@Coup](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Coup)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2016, 9:07pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/storing-huel-in-plastic-containers/2312/8 "2016-04-25T21:07:39Z")
Thanks for the information. Sorry for the repeated thread @Ric. Maybe a sticky thread at the top of the forum would be a good idea covering all of the most commonly asked questions. ---
**Author:** ![lakersfankb81](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e9a140/32.png) [@lakersfankb81](https://discuss.huel.com/u/lakersfankb81)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2019, 7:43am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/storing-huel-in-plastic-containers/2312/9 "2019-12-14T07:43:14Z")
Tough to find but Tupperware Servalier Canisters are awesome! Airtight and completely opaque to prevent light damage