It is believed that insects start in cereals and flour in production or in a warehouse in a store.
But it may also happen that, having left an opened bag of flour in the kitchen in an inappropriate place, the housewife will soon have to throw away all of its contents.
We will tell you how to properly store flour so that insects do not start in it.
Storage conditions
1. Try to store groceries separately from flour.
There is no guarantee that a purchased bag of buckwheat or other cereal will not contain parasites.
From there, the insects will quickly spread to other supplies.
2. The storage capacity is no less important.
They say that pests will never appear in flour that is stored in an airtight container.
In addition, a tight lid will protect the product from high humidity, which will automatically extend its shelf life.
3. The next important point is the location and air temperature.
You can put your supplies away on the insulated balcony.
But it is important to remember that storing flour on a balcony or in an apartment is permitted within the range of +5 to +18 degrees.
If conditions do not allow, it is better to put the supplies in the refrigerator.
Only in a paper bag can it become damp, so it is better to pour the flour into jars and close the lid tightly.
In this case, you can increase the shelf life by 2 times, and not only avoid the appearance of pests.
