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About Flour, From Elinor Klivans
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- To make sure you are buying fresh flour, check the sell-by date stamped on the bag. Ideally, it should be several months in the future.
- Do not buy whole-wheat flour or whole-grain products from the large plastic bins found in some markets. The product will have been stored loose at room temperature and possibly for a long time.
- A spoiled grain will have a rancid smell and should be discarded.
- Storing grains in the freezer (in airtight containers or in heavy-duty resealable plastic food storage bags) prevents bug problems.
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