Would it hurt to freeze unopened bags? Should you refrigerate a bag after opening?
1654138
I store mine in the freezer up to three months and have never had a problem.
1654139
I store the unopened bags at normal room temperature but I am sure freezing cannot hurt the buckwheat groats. Opened bags are still O.K. at room temperature for a week or two provided they are sealed tightly or even longer in a closed storage container. I assume we are talking about the Organic Buckwheat groats???
1654140
For your whole grain organic flours to keep freeze them or keep them refrigerated. Because they are "whole" grain they will go rancid if not kept fairly cool.
1654141
Various sites suggest the following: uncooked in the pantry or frig in an airtight container lasts between 2 - 3 years; cooked stored in an airtight container in the freezer can last up to 12 months and 7 days in the fridge. Try not to leave cooked quinoa at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Hope this helps!
1238953
No. It will be fine up to a year IF properly sealed. I would not put in in the fridge due to the potential for off odors and flavors to creep in if the bag seal is compromised. Mine is stored in tins and double zip lock pouches. This stuff is so good that it never lasts long enough to tell actual shelf life.
2149175
I did this before when I got the bags, this time I ordered it they came in larger jars. If you do get the bags instead, just store them in a ziplock bag after you open them. I did this and they did not go bad.
1345839
Did you refrigerate after opening? If not that is probably the problem. If you did then I'm not sure what would cause it.
1367459
I don't open the bags.... the aroma seems to be plenty potent when bags are still closed, and the effect probably lasts longer as well.
616395
From all the reading I have done, yes you should refrigerate it once it is opened.
199761
it is vacuum packed and i have never been able to keep these long enough to know if it would freeze, but one would think that 'yes' the product could be frozen after opening
204874
No, it does not need to be refrigerated after opening. Unless you prefer to take it cold. It's up to you!
2269146
I dont know the shelf life of an un opened bag. I go through the 4 pounds about every 4 months and even the last one opened seems fresh as the first one. I have not had a problem with spoilage. They are dry seeds, dont see any need for refrigeration.
677819
All bags arrive sealed; I see no reason why the bag would not be safe for food. I use them from time to time for purse pills as well as for my jewelry. I have no problems re-opening or closing them either.
566077
you'll need a food Saver sealing machine, that seals and sucks the air out of the bags before freezing. I guess if you are windy enough you might be able to suck the air out.
639838
By extracting all of the air from the bag you remove all of the moister from the bag as well. You never want to freeze air that's when you get freezer burnt food.
1324897
As a microbiologist, my answer is yes - any foodstuffs should be refrigerated after opening the container
1178434
I store both opened and unopened packages in the refrigerator. After opening the bag, I fold shut and reseal the open end with a bag clip or a large rubber band, then I place it in a one gallon plastic zip bag, press out the air and seal. This keeps it moist since it may take months to use a bag.
1651306
I never noticed the "refrigerate after opening" until I read this question and I never refrigerated any of the bags I have bought and enjoyed over the last 8 months. They are so good that I don't have them open too long. Also I frequently store them in a glass jar with a lid to keep out any exploring bugs.
2117484
I often order half a dozen bags at a time and store unopened bags in the pantry. I've stored them for as long as 2 months (depending on the expiration date) and they were fine upon opening.
1207199
Do you mean after they've been opened? Because otherwise there'd be no reason to freeze them since they're in cans which should last years and years if unopened. So, if I did get that right, I see no reason why you can't freeze some of this maybe even in a small Tupperware or plastic bag with the air sucked out of it. If you haven't had it already, it's really really good stuff. Enjoy!