Whether you use it for its gluten-free properties or its abundant health benefits, taking care of your buckwheat flour is essential. I find that buckwheat products tend to spoil faster than other grain products, and they also tend to attract more bugs! You also want to preserve the rich antioxidant profile of buckwheat flour. Buckwheat boasts an impressive antioxidant profile, surpassing many common cereal grains, so [...]
The Best Way to Store Nutella
Introduced by an Italian company in 1964, this super popular nut butter paired with chocolate spread has become a household favorite across 160 countries. With an average consumption of 365,000 tonnes yearly since 2013, it would not be a surprise to find a jar in most pantries across the USA. But is the pantry the best place to store it? That depends. Let's unravel the secrets of proper Nutella storage! How To Store [...]
The Best Way to Store Walnut Butter
Nut butters, like walnut butter, are a great source of protein and fiber. They promote feelings of satisfaction and fullness while providing important nutrients. Walnut butter is a good source of omega fatty acids, magnesium, manganese, vitamin E, and vitamin B-6, in particular. Walnuts are a great choice for brain health at any age, and walnut butter is a simple way of getting a dose of walnuts into your diet without the [...]
The Best Way to Store Olive Oil
Olive trees can live up to an impressive 2000 years, but the oil produced by the fruit certainly has a shorter shelf life. Sometimes referred to as a juice, the best olive oil is harvested once a year with great care, as the olives are handpicked. This makes it one of the best oils you can keep on hand, though if you do not like the taste, there are plenty of others to choose from. There is a big difference in the [...]
The Best Way to Store Palm Oil
Palm oil is widely used in various products, such as spreads, fried foods, and packaged goods. If you take a look at the ingredient labels of certain packaged foods, you might be surprised to see it right there (I’m looking at you, Nutella). If you have palm oil at home, it's important to follow the best practices for storage. It may last a long time, but it is totally possible for it to go rancid. Palm oil continues [...]
The Best Way to Store All-Purpose Flour
In the world of baking and cooking, all-purpose flour reigns supreme due to its versatility and common availability. Despite being not as healthy as some other kinds of flour, all-purpose flour has a couple of things going for it. It has a neutral flavor, meaning it works with almost anything you are cooking, and it has gluten, which gives that all-important rise to your bread and baked goods. So, how do you store this [...]
