Storage and Freshness

Q:  I was delighted to receive my package of products today, so soon after I ordered them.  However, I do have a question:  When was the flour milled?

A:  We mill your flour the day it is shipped.  It is ideal to use it within 30 -40 days because it is FRESH.  After 30-40 days it begins to lose the fresh milled flavor due to oxidation.  As long as it is stored in a dry cool place it does not go bad, but it does lose its fresh milled flavor.  I do have some bakers claim that after 14 days of oxidizing the performance is better (not sure why)- but again you don' t have the fresh milled flavor. 

Q:  How do I store whole grain emmer?  How long can I store whole grains? 

A:  Our whole grain emmer may be stored in a cool, dry place for several years and will not go bad.  Because it is a whole grain it has its own natural storage capsule.

Q:  How long can I store your flours?

A:   We mill your flour the day that it is shipped!  It is ideal to use our flour within 30 -40 days because it is FRESH.  After 30-40 days it begins to lose the fresh milled flavor due to oxidation.  As long as it is stored in a dry cool place it does not go bad, but it does lose its fresh milled flavor. 

Q:  How long can I store your cracked emmer and the Old World Cereal blend?

A:  We want folks to eat our grains fresh because they taste better and the nutritional value is high!  If you have to store it for a long period of time keep it in a sealed bag in the refrigerator- this is not recommended for the short term due to the moisture content in refrigerators.