How long will these keep & how to store properly?
1425849
I repack a 50 pound bag into about 7 1-gallon glass jars, tightly screw on a lid, then freeze each one for 48 hours each. The freezing kills any insect eggs that might have got in the oats. I then take the jars out and store in my pantry until use. I go about 8 months on one 50 pound bag. And the last jar is as fresh as the first.
1425850
I find they keep fresh at least a year or two in a 5 gallon bucket with a tight fitting lid. I store the bucket in the garage. Tim
1425851
Don't know the official answer but think of th like rice. Mine have lasted and will last as long as I need them to, as long as I keep them dry. I keep them in sealed plastic containers
1425852
I store mine in the freezer. I would imagine if they are sealed properly they will keep Indefinitley, mine have been in the freezer for a year or so and are as good as the day I put them there.
1425853
Keep it in a dry place, away from mice, that's all. Mine has been stored in original paper bag tightly closed in a garage with plus 80 degrees in the summer and minus 20 degrees in the winter.
1425854
These came in the 50# bag well packed/intact. It is posted that these will keep 10-15 years if properly stored. I recommend storing in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers in 5 gallon buckets, keeping them in a dry climate controlled environment (at least under 70' F).
1425855
I store them in 22qt. Cambro containers in a walk in refrigerator. I believe I have kept them for close to a year but I would have to check my order history.
1425856
Years. Store in cool, dry place. If you have rodents that can possibly get into the grain, store the grain in 5 gallon buckets with airtight lids.
1425857
Optimum shelf life for unopened rolled oats is up to 8 years. whole oat groats in air tight (which the brown bag is not) storage in cool dry place should be longer. I repackaged in vacuum containers and they smell wonderful when I open them.
1026750
As long as they remain sealed in the ziplock bag they are shipped in and stored on a dry cool shelf they should last up to 3 months. Do not refridgerate.
1212461
I keep them in a cabinet unopened until I am ready to use them. Once opened I store them in the refrigerator in a closed container.
1984940
To keep them fresh, I put them in a large zip loc bag and kept them in the cupboard. They are dried so there is no need to refrigerate or anything like that. It took me about 3 months to use all of them up and they remained fresh during that time. I would think they could be used much longer as long you keep them in a sealed storage bag. They won't get moldy or spoiled.
2040158
Keep them in an air tight container so no moisture gets in and they can last for ages! I've had them for at least 6 months. Love these! Look great on my Orange Blossom Cake (tube cake). I slice oranges real thin, pat out as much moisture without drying too much and then put on top of cake. I place a little bee in the center of each orange slice. Hope this helps.
1287283
As long as you store it properly without folding or crushing, I think they will last for years. Very similar to the ones I grew up with and lasted 3 to 5 years with mild use.
1427563
Put them in an airtight jar or canister and they will keep for quite a long time.
914674
My son loves them so much that he budgeted them in the fridge for over a month and they were still awesome. They keep really well as long as you refrigerate. We put them in a zip-lock bag and refrigerated. Good luck!
1669432
No longer than 6 months. After 6 months they should be stored in wax paper in an air tight container.
2209842
I found a very large glass container with a screw top lid and store them in that. Storing them in the fridge or freezer is also effective.
423610
Put them in a covered jar and place a damp paper towel on them in a cool, dark place. That will help keep them. Some people wrap them individually in plastic to keep them airtight but I think the former works better. Hope this helps!
1773635
We store at room temperature. Depends on how often you use them. We use 1/day and they are always fresh due to the packaging and no need to refrigerate.
1142231
I leave them in the bag they came in and leave them in the pantry. I use mine pretty quickly so don't have them for long. However, I would imagine since they are dried you can store same way for a longer period.
239449
I'm not sure about the "best" way. Some recommend refrigerating, but I figured that wasn't needed until after the bag was opened, so that's what I do. They only last a month or so. Freezing is probably good for longer periods. I just store the new bags in the pantry.
317117
I store these in the freezer and just take out enough for a week or two to keep in the refrigerator in an air-tight container. I've had these for several months and they are still fresh when I use them. I hope this helps. Enjoy!
1117690
I store mine in the freezer and just grab a handful every now and then. They've kept for months.
623090
Stored properly, they should be viable for two years for sure, perhaps three. If you just leave them in a cupboard, I'd guess 8 months. If you are looking for doomsday storage, there is proper equipment for long-term seed storage, but I know nothing about that.