Modernist Pantry packaging smaller quantities of Activa

[Anonymous Modernist 602]

I have no affiliation with the site but see that ModernistPantry.com is stocking 50g bags of activa (all formulations). I've received some free samples from Ajinmoto, but haven't used activa since cooking through them because it's only available in 1KG bags. And once opened, it goes bad fast. I've written Ajinmoto many times encouraging them to sell the 100g sample bags they *give* away, to no avail.

ModernistPantry says they repackage the 1KG bags in an oxygen-free environment, bag it in material similar to the Ajinmoto 1KG bags and include an oxygen absorber. They say shelf life won't be affected by the repackaging--they recommend storing at room temperature until opened, and then in the freezer (like the Ajinmoto bags).

I have no idea if the repackaging will compromise quality, but I'm very excited to try. What shall we glue first?

[Anonymous Modernist 310]

I ordered that small format and it worked as advertised. (It's the only place I know that repack smaller amounts) Every week they have a special for the cooking issues listeners.

The first thing I did was WD50's shrimp "pasta" using a spaetzle press. Very good and fun results!

[Anonymous Modernist 8796]

This might have been a poor attempt to garner some of the ”˜health food‚’ market. Unfortunately, in this case ”˜modern‚’ happened to look a lot like a ”˜cheap‚’ design.