Because I would not use 6 three pound bags quickly, I need to know if the flour is packaged well, so that it will keep for a long time if unopened
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The flour is inside a sealed plastic bag within the paper bag. The flour I received in April of 2014 expires in August of 2015. Keep it in a cool, dry place. If you have some great GF recipes you'll go through it in no time.
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It is packaged like the regular flour in the store. I had mine for a long time without deterioration of the product.
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The flour is in a cellophane bag inside the paper bag and keeps for a long period of time.
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Each paper package has a sealed plastic bag of flour within. Once I open the sealed plastic bag, I secure it closed with a clip, place it back in the paper package and store it in the fridge. I store the unopened packages in the cardboard carton in a cool, dark closet and have had no problems so far.
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In the paper bag... it is vacuum sealed in another bag. I have successfully kept it fod months.
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Hi Barbara, I actually bought this awesome canister (in red) to put kitchen vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, etc in for our composters. It looks great on the counter and I would guess that it would hold about a 5 pound bag of flour,perhaps a bit less.It really is pretty as our kitchen has a lot of red accents. I hope this helps you decide whether to buy it or not ! Regards, Adrienne Champagne.
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Yes a whole 5 pound bag of flour fits in this container. I put a piece of scotch tape on the outside of the container, and using a sharpie, write what is inside. The tape is easily removed if you want to change what the content of the container is.
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I like to keep the original label from flour and sugar bags too. All-purpose? Bleached or unbleached? Whole wheat? Stone ground? Local bag? Rather than keep the whole original bag, I cut the label out and place it along the side of the OXO container. Then pour in the flour or sugar on that side first so the product holds the label to the side. When filled, you can see the label. Clip recipes and keep separately. I also empty and wash the container before adding new contents. The 4.3 quart size works perfectly for a 5 pound bag.
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You can keep flour (5lb) in its original bag in the 4 quart. I tried it today.
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I received my flour about three weeks ago. As of then the flour was shipped in a plastic overwrap, which was ripped.
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I've had a foodsaver for several years, it quit and I will not stay without one for long. I've been able to seal anything that will fit in the bag. The cannisters will keep lettuce 3 times longer, but I don't think they would be freezable. If you seal the flour you could split it to make smaller packages. Also, I think it will be OK if you leave plenty of extra bag material at the sealing end, so it doesn't pull against the sealing process. Good luck.
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You should never store flour in cloth bags because of easy insect infestation. Flours should be stored in air tight containers. If you have flour in a bag, there's a good chance that infestation happened at some point but all you need to do is to freeze that bag for a month or more and it will kill anything that may have come to munch. lol I bought a large amount of wheat grains from a farm coop and they came in plastic bags but they told me that due to storage, it's only natural that some infestation takes place and instructed me to freeze the grain. I did and then vacuum sealed the clean grain in gallon Mason food jars. Perfect.
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My loaves have 4 cups of flour, is more than large enough.....I would think it would be OK...Gemma
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I no longer have the bag, but it was about the size of a 50# bag of flour. Approx. 6" thick x 24" tall x 16" wide. Flour is about the same density as this product, so if you can find a bulk store that can show you a bulk bag, you'll get a good idea of the size.
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We just store ours in the bag it comes in with a clip. It is about the same size as a 5lbs bag of flour...
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Sorry - I can't say for sure. I just got these and emptied what little was left of 5-pound bag into large canister. I don't use that much flour, so no plans to buy new bag soon. Wish I could be of more help. You might ask manufacturer.
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Flour is typically sold in 5-lb bags. A 5-lb bag of flour will fit in a 6-gallon container. Other products such as sugar will take up more or less room, depending on the substance. You may wish to Google your specifics, as many people have already done the calculations for almost every cooking / baking product available. Good luck!
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I'm sorry I can't answer that specifically . But I do know I am in LOVE with this product!! I'm on my second 50 pound bag. I have not had a failure yet! Wish I had known about this flour years ago! I also have the dough enhancer. Totally recommend!!
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It would depend on the size of the cup/scoop, of course, but I do keep a 5-lb. bag of flour in one of mine, and scoop from the jar.
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We've been putting 10lb bags of flour in with a little room left over. I'm not sure how much more will fit but 10lbs fits easily.
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I made the same mistake - even sealed flour lasts 2 - 3 years MAX. What your are looking for is WHITE FLOUR (one of the many types of flour). It has a shelf life of 30+ years. Long after this administration is dead and buried.