Palm oil is popular because it’s a high-yielding crop, which makes it more affordable for food manufacturers to use compared to other vegetable oils. You can also buy palm oil to use in your personal kitchen, which might leave you wondering how long it will last before going bad. Refined palm oil will last around two years if it’s sealed and one year for sealed unrefined palm oil. Once opened, it’s recommended to use palm [...]
When Does All-Purpose Flour Go Bad?
There are a LOT of different flours out there, but all-purpose flour is by far the most popular among kitchens across the country. All-purpose flour is versatile and most standard recipes call for it. Unless you’re an avid cook or baker, that bag of all-purpose flour might be sitting in your pantry for a while. How long until you should throw it out because it’s gone bad? All-purpose flour should last around 6-8 months [...]
Which Flours Have the Highest Fiber (and Which Have the Lowest)?
Flour is usually made from plant-based sources like grains, nuts, and seeds. These plant-based foods also are sources of fiber, so it’s no surprise that the fiber content of flour can vary depending on its source and how it's processed. Some of the highest-fiber flours (per 1/4 cup) are coconut flour (12 grams), buckwheat flour (9 grams), fava bean flour (8 grams), whole wheat flour (7 grams), chestnut flour (6 grams), and [...]
When Does Canola Oil Go Bad?
Canola oil is one of the most popular cooking oils and for a good reason! It has a relatively high smoke point (doesn’t turn to smoke easily when heated), has a neutral, versatile taste, and is considered heart-healthy. When unopened, canola oil will last up to two years when stored in a cool, dark place. Once opened, canola oil should last around 6-12 months under the same storage conditions before starting to go [...]
When Does Buckwheat Flour Go Bad?
Fun fact - did you know that buckwheat flour doesn’t contain wheat or gluten? I know, it’s a little misleading with “wheat” in its name. (Buckwheat flour is a pseudo-grain/pseudo cereal, meaning it has nutritional and physical properties mimicking grains without technically being a grain. Buckwheat is a type of fruit seed related to the rhubarb plant!) So when does buckwheat flour go bad? Once opened, buckwheat flour [...]
When Does Shortening (e.g. Crisco) Go Bad?
What helps make flaky, buttery crusts in things like croissants, pastries, and pie crusts? Fat - specifically, shortening! Shortening’s role in baking is to help deliver that crispy, flaky crust - but it can only do so when it’s fresh and maintains its original quality. So how do you know when shortening goes bad? Sealed shortening is generally good for at least two years when unopened and for around six months after [...]
