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Old 05-02-2017, 02:52 AM
 
Location: Georgia, USA
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I cleaned out a cabinet and found some ancient - so old I do not know when they were purchased - flour and corn meal. They have been kept in Rubbermaid plastic containers with tight lids and do not appear to contain any bugs.

Toss them or use them?

They were hidden by some seldom used pots and I forgot they were there.
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Old 05-02-2017, 03:29 AM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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I would say - toss it. Flour isn't expensive. Replace with a fresh batch for maximum quality.
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Old 05-02-2017, 07:04 AM
 
Location: NYC-LBI-PHL
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Flour goes rancid. It develops a musty smell and a bad taste that will ruin whatever you bake.
You can smell it for yourself or put a little on your tongue and taste the horrible flavor.
Buy fresh flour and store any that's left from your baking in the freezer.
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Old 05-02-2017, 10:33 AM
 
Location: NYC
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It has to be stored in an air tight canister and can last quite awhile. Moisture and sunlight are a no-no.
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Old 05-02-2017, 10:51 AM
 
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I agree, they may have gone rancid. Best to replace with fresh. For long-term storage, keep in the fridge or freezer (best).
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Old 05-02-2017, 10:59 AM
 
Location: Georgia, USA
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Reps to all that I could and thanks.

In the trash it goes!
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Old 05-02-2017, 01:20 PM
 
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Everyone here knows the right answer, and it is to get rid of that stuff.

Even if I put my flour in a gallon sized bag, and the bag goes into a big lidded Tupperware conatiner, I always date the bag when I open it and 6 months later its gone..

Leave it in the fridge to ensure nothing crawls in and lays eggs.

Keeping ground grains in a cupboard is like sounding an alarm.. a call to the wild:
here's a nice place to crawl in and live and eat at the same time!
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Old 05-02-2017, 01:23 PM
 
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bugs love grain, whether whole or ground up





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