I've had it in storage for about 3 months and it hasn't been opened yet. Also i've been told after so long flour can get some type ov meal worm or something like that, can anyone tell me what's this about?
2007-09-05 20:32:27 · 12 answers · asked by dethbypapercuts 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Flour is pretty inexpensive....just replace what you have if you have any doubts about it's freshness or quality.
You didn't say how yours was stored (temp? dry? humid?)
Flour can be stored in a cool dry well-ventilated place for up to six months. To prevent insects you can store flour in the refrigerator or freezer making sure the flour is defrosted before you use it.
2007-09-05 20:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by GeneL 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Can Flour Get Old
2016-11-07 04:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by leesa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check for bugs - some look like little pepper flecks. Even though it's sealed, some bugs can eat through the paper wrapping. If it's whole wheat flour - toss it. It's probably rancid. You can smell it to make sure - it will have a kind of sour smell if it's rancid.
When hubby was on a low-fat/low-cholesterol diet and I sprayed the pan all the time, I found out that oil like olive and canola can go rancid too - never knew that before.
2007-09-06 06:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by Rli R 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
flour needs moisture to go bad. so if it wasn't in a damp place. it's fine to use.
as for any bug buddies, just sift it. sift the whole bag before usage(you dont' want to use the whole bag just to find some at the bottom then wonder what went on in that loaf of bread or pancakes before they nourished you : x! ). use a large sheet of parchment paper, sift over and then you can just funnel the paper and dump the flour where you'd like to store it :)
oh yeah, if it has a particular odor, that isn't flour-like. ditch it, you dont' want to be tasting a smell when you bake.
!Alexiis
2007-09-05 21:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-18 00:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you stored it in the bag under the cabinet somewhere, then you need to throw it out. Flour can get bugs in it, if you look close you can see them.
To get your flour to last a long time, put it in a airtight container and keep it in the freezer.
2007-09-06 00:51:17 · answer #7 · answered by RLD 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if u haven't opened ur floor yet, even after 3 months, there shouldn't be any worms or bugs because there's no entry for them to enter. but they can get spoiled through physical and chemical activities (and maybe microbiological spoilage - some microbes can survive during manufacture and packing procedures). it can change its appearance - color, texture (become coarser), smell (musty, stale-smelling).
2007-09-05 22:56:41 · answer #8 · answered by Silvery_purple 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Does it have weevil and moths all up in it?
You could also check the package date.
2007-09-05 20:42:01 · answer #9 · answered by dain 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It could have meal worms,if not refrigerate after use.
2007-09-05 20:41:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋