It is especially worth noting beans, which can be stored without loss of nutritional value for up to 10 years! During the famine years, this legume was grown most of all. However, beans need to be protected from pests such as bean weevil. This can be done by storing the beans in a glass container with a lid or adding a little dry dill, garlic or even ash to it.
Important recommendations for storing cereals
Be sure to repackage any cereal that you plan to store for a long time. The fact is that the factory packaging may have microholes for ventilation that allow air to pass through. These holes can provide a source of oxygen, which oxidizes nutrients and causes rancidity, and also allows insect larvae to enter the packaging.
After repackaging the cereal, be sure to remove excess air from the bag and tie it tightly. The best option is to temporarily freeze the cereal. If you have space in your freezer, place the repackaged grains in there for 5-7 days. After this procedure, the products will be stored for years!
An excellent and reliable way to store cereals is plastic bottles! This is truly the perfect solution.
Cereals that do not last long
Products that you should not rely on in difficult times include flour. It quickly goes rancid and is often infested with beetles, moths and parasite larvae. Semolina is also not suitable for long-term storage for the same reasons – insect larvae can get into it at the packaging stage at the factory.
Oatmeal (especially flakes), millet and soy contain a lot of fat, which is why they quickly go rancid and spoil. Even polished peas won’t last long.
In conditions of economic instability, it is important to choose and store products correctly. Low-fat grains such as rice, buckwheat and lentils can be stored for a long time and are a useful supply during difficult times. Have you already stocked up on some products? Write in the comments what you chose and how you store it!
