Chickpea flour (also called garbanzo bean flour, gram, or besan) is a fiber-rich flour made from dried and ground chickpeas. It’s traditionally used in Indian recipes, but you can use this high-fiber, gluten-free flour in other ways as well. Chickpea flour has a slightly longer shelf life compared to some whole grain flours, but like any flour, it will eventually go bad. When stored in ideal conditions, chickpea flour [...]
Coconut Oil: The Definitive User’s Guide
Coconut oil is a popular cooking oil with several potential health benefits. Thanks to its natural moisturizing properties, coconut oil is also a great staple for skincare and beauty. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll go over all the must-knows about coconut oil, including several recipes for cooking with coconut oil and guides on how to make your own beauty products with coconut oil like lip balm and deodorant! (Who [...]
When Does Corn Flour Go Bad?
Corn flour (also called maize flour) is a staple in making things like tortillas, breads, pancake mixes, and much more. It’s gluten-free, which makes it a popular additive as a binder in foods as well. If you have a bag of corn flour on hand, you might wonder at some point - when does corn flour go bad? Corn flour will generally last 9-12 months past its printed use-by/best-by date. It’s slow to go bad, but you should [...]
When Does Sesame Oil Go Bad?
Sesame oil has a unique flavor that makes it popular for sauteing, stir-frying, and seasoning in both hot and cold dishes. It also has a relatively high smoke point, which means it can withstand high-heat cooking without burning. Once opened, sesame oil will generally last up to six months stored in the pantry, or up to one year when stored in the fridge. A sealed bottle of sesame oil should last around one year in the [...]
When Does Flaxseed Meal Go Bad?
Flaxseed meal is a nutritious and versatile food that provides healthy fats and fiber to your diet. Because it’s high in fat, flaxseed meal is prone to going bad - but how long will that take, exactly? Flaxseed meal should last around six months when stored in the fridge or freezer (or by the best-by date; whichever is sooner). Flaxseed meal will go bad much more quickly when stored at room temperature, only lasting around [...]
Are Strawberries a Fruit, a Vegetable, or Something Else?
Did you know that strawberries are the most widely-grown fruit crop? That’s right - strawberries are considered a fruit and not a vegetable, which is something you probably already knew. There’s more to it than that, though! In this article, we’ll explain what type of fruit strawberries are considered (according to botanists) and all the reasons why! What makes strawberries a fruit? When it comes to fruits and [...]
