Hello everyone. Can anyone please let me know if I seal this Corn meal in a mylar bag in a bucket. What is the shelf life?
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I seal mine in bucket with a plastic seal. I added two valves and if I'm not going to use it for awhile I draw nitrogen gas in one valve and take the air out on the other side (nitrogen purge). I've had my corn meal for 5 years and it's still delicious.
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I would think it will last as long as you need it. Last bag I bought lasted a year or so. I divided it up into plastic jars I had on hand (a couple 1 gallon jugs and several 54oz jars that EVCO came in). Stored fine at room temps.
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I use one bag for 6 months after separating it out into gallon size ziplock style bags and I've never had an issue
315377
This product in a sealed bag is as good as the day it was packed .When I open a bag of rice I put it in a mason jar to keep it fresh .Rice kept this way will be good for years .So, my friend ,I wouldn't worry .
107166
My bag says to store in a cool dry place, and that they keep "best" in fridge or freezer. If you are thinking 25 years, then they would probably need to be frozen. The expiration date on my bag was stickered over, so I can't tell what it is. Maybe the manufacturer would have more precise info on shelf life.
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I put it in a glass mason jar or you can do a glass screw jar. I put a scoop inside to make it easy to get out ... It can last months because it's dried grain .. Also look on date exp on side ... I would say a good 6 months or so?
602040
Honestly, I dont know about shelf life. I do know that the food i ordered two years ago I just used and it was fine. The dehydrated foods just last.
1238951
I've kept the bag on the pantry shelf and it has stored just fine for almost a year. No noticeable spoilage. But I'm no expert. (Never even considered the fridge as I keep all my dry baking goods in the pantry.)
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It's supposed to last 6 mos in a cool dry pantry or up to a year in the freezer. I haven't been using it long enough to know if this is true.
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The shelf life is, from my understanding, forever as long as you keep the moisture out of it. It takes me about 6 mts to take it but I keep it in a dark cool dry place. I put what I use in one container and keep the rest put up until I run out of what I am using from.
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Absolutely !!! I do it all the time. One of my favorites is left over Bar-b-Q ribs. As a matter of fact I now cook additional ribs to make sure I have some on hand for a quick meal. I use the 4.5 mil bags . The can be used over if you want to be real "thrifty". Try this trick &gt;&gt;&gt; 3 ears of shucked corn on the cob, butter and salt & pepper. Seal and freeze. When you want corn on the cob, throw the bag in boiling water and boil for the same time you would normally. The corn has much more flavor because you are not filling your house with corn aroma steam.
1977224
I have stored it for a few months at a time. Especially, if you don't open the bag, it will stay fresh much longer. It should have an expiration date. It has always tasted fresh to me.
1998842
The shelf life is about a year, but I stick the extra bags in the freezer and extend the life of it. Believe me you will not have too much have it too long.
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I use baking paper(parchment paper),works fine 100% of the time.No need to clean up corn meal or flour........hope that helps anyone.
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we keep it room temperature, just storing in the bag, in the pantry. Never had any issues. the bags last us around 2 months, with all 4 of us eating them.
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Hello. My experience with items like dried foods is that they can last quite a long time as these foods can be used for emergencies & hiking & the like. They also have to withstand long travels depending on the situation. I tend to freeze everything for longer lasting results. Lol!!! I know, it's funny. But it works. I've ordered the veggies, bell peppers & the celery. I grind what I want to fill my jars I have for them & the rest, I freeze until I need to use again. I don't grind all at the same time as I may want to reconstitute & use original size. Freezing prolongs the shelf life on my experience. Either in the jars they come in or squeezing freezer bags air tight to store in freezer. Always taste the same. I kept celery for well over 7 or 8 months ( maybe more ) & it used & tasted the same. Did the same for the bell peppers except I use them far more frequently. Hungry man around who loves hearty robust flavors. These veggies have a lot of health benefits. I personally use them for those reasons & they flavor everything marvelously. I don't even like bell peppers nor celery but I use them this way to get into my diet. The flavor works & I've always lived the flavors of the two but I don't like to eat then as they are. The flavor's there & I don't have to chew them. Also, the veggies I've used don't always have expiration dates. Depends on the maker. However, this dry butter doesn't go in the freezer although I'm sure it could. Seems to be a product that can hold up well outside freezer. Just store in dry cool place to avoid moisture & u should be good. The expiration date is 9-30-15. I'm sure u can still use it well after that. It needs no refrigeration. The suggested usage is 1:1. We can tweak our recipes though. That 1:1 just serves as a gauge to what the maker says is best. Enjoy-------
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I freeze anything with grain or rice in it, for a minimum of 10 days before using it. That kills any mealy bug or other insect eggs. By doing that, and keeping it in a cool, dry, and dark area (like our long term pantry), it's kept for 2 years and still made excellent bread. I do break it down into mylar storage bags, though it's probably not necessary. It just makes it more convenient to pull out 5 pounds at a time.
1978277
No answer ... my question, too! Suppose Amazon could persuade Barry farms to list the shelf life of their most popular dried foods? (not flours) I'm trying to organize a "Just in case another hurricane hits ..." kit.
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I believe mine showed to be about a year, by the date on the bags. But, if you pack it in a Mylar bag, with an oxygen absorber, it will keep for many years. I have several bags of various gluten free flours (Rye, dark rye, all purpose, coconut, oat, almond, and sweet white rice) packed in Mylar with O2 eaters, and stored in food grade buckets. If there's no SHTF situation, I will probably check it for freshness in about 5 years.