How to properly store grains?
The proverb says: “Porridge is our breadwinner.” Grains saturate the body with complex carbohydrates and give a long-lasting feeling of satiety. They can be stored for a long time if they do not become a home for insects or mold. To prevent this from happening, read our article on how to store cereals
The proverb says: “Porridge is our breadwinner.” Grains saturate the body with complex carbohydrates and give a long-lasting feeling of satiety. They can be stored for a long time if they do not become a home for insects or mold. To prevent this from happening, read our article on how to store cereals
Suitable place
Oats, barley, rice, corn, buckwheat, millet, lentils, peas – all the cereals we are used to have features, taking into account which they choose the right place for them. For storage use:
drawer
hanging shelves
kitchen cabinets
racks
The grain warehouse needs care so that pests do not appear. The place should be suitable according to the parameters: temperature not higher than 18 ° C, humidity up to 60%. Do not store products with a pungent odor near cereals
How long do grains "live"
To preserve the beneficial properties of cereals, you need to know the expiration date, which depends on the nutritional value. Preservation depends on the type of product and the type of processing:
Oats
from 4 months to 1 year
Polished millet
from 6 to 9 months
Semolina, corn, oatmeal uncrushed
10 months
Quick-cooking porridge
up to 1 year
Wheat and barley
up to 15 months
Rice, crushed buckwheat, pearl barley
from 16 to 18 months
Peas, buckwheat
from 1,5 to 2 years
How to choose a container?
For porridge to be tasty and healthy, cereals must lie not only in a suitable place, but also in the right packaging. Usually used:
Metal boxes
The perfect addition to your kitchen interior. The disadvantage of cheap metal containers is rust, which appears over time and gets into the product. Stainless steel jar is more expensive
Plastic containers
Convenient and practical. They are cheap, come in a variety of shapes and sizes, are lightweight and fit compactly in a closet
Glass jars
Stylish and affordable. They are placed in prominent places, giving the kitchen a twist
Eco bags
Food has been stored in sacks since ancient times. Now bags are made from natural or dyed linen, calico or satin
Ceramic containers
An alternative to glass. Comfortable and with a design solution for every taste
To get healthy breakfasts and side dishes for lunch, it is important to store cereals correctly. Only such a product can please with its taste and useful properties