Store Flour & Rice Right: Prevent Spoilage, Keep Fresh Longer!
Store Flour & Rice Right: Prevent Spoilage, Keep Fresh Longer!
- •Sun-dry rice for 1-2 hours and air out flour for 30 minutes to remove moisture and prevent pests before storage.
- •Store in airtight plastic or steel containers with tight lids to prevent moisture and insect entry; steel is best for rice.
- •Use natural pest repellents: bay leaves, peppercorns, neem leaves for rice; turmeric, cloves, asafoetida for flour.
- •For bulk, freeze 1-2 kg of flour/rice in an airtight bag for 48 hours to destroy insect eggs before regular storage.
- •Always ensure containers are completely dry; add coarse salt to rice to prevent moisture. Prioritize using older stock first.
