when you get those little bugs in your crackers and flour, where do they come from?

Answer 1

Sometimes insects such as flour beetles and other pests can get into food that is not stored in airtight containers. Most cracker and cereal boxes tend to be simple cardboard, with the goods wrapped in wax paper or the like. Most of them don't even offer a rudimentary seal. If there are household insects about (and most healthy houses have a few, the only homes that are completely insect free are ones with massive toxic leaks or radiation problems) they can find their way into the box and thrive on the yummy carbohydrates.

To prevent it, throw out any known infested foods, carefully clean everything in the cupboards and cabinets (especially corners and cracks where crumbs linger), and store food in sealable plastic containers (i.e. Tupperware). You then have the problem of moisture getting into the airtight containers and making the food soggy, or even moldy, but you'll be less likely to get bugs.

If it's any consolation, the little bugs and beetles that infest food stuffs are themselves edible. Completely harmless, non-toxic and an insignificant source of protein!

Answer 2

They're called Boweavels if I got the spelling right. I remember seeing them , too as a child. I finally ask where they came from also. The answer they gave me was that at the mill where they process wheat into flour is the first infestion. The boweavels lay their eggs in the flour. If you let the flour get warm the eggs will hatch in the flour. If you need further research then just send an email

Answer 3

Bug eggs are harvested with the grain. They are extremely small and survive processing. They hatch at room temp. even if the bag hasn't been opened. Freezing delays hatching. Just don't think about it. We eat lots of things we'd rather not know about.

Answer 4

they mutate and grow within the meals and grains ...if you see them you have had the food way to long..