We all keep a stock of baking needs and canned goods.
Knowing when to toss out some of those items, even our canned soups,
is always a mystery to most of us. Following are answers to
most common questions.
Baking Soda, and Baking Powder, should be good for 6
months after it has been opened. Baking Soda can be tested to see if it
is still "active", by putting 1/4 teaspoon baking soda with 2 teaspoons
vinegar, [ it should bubble immediately] With baking powder 1 teaspoon
in 1/2 cup hot water. It also should re-act in the same way as previously
stated.
Brown Rice also is good for only 6 months. Because it is richer
in oil than white rice, it is likely to turn rancid. Store in an air tight container.
Nuts of every kind should be stored in a cool, dark, and dry
place. Stored in an air tight container for up to 6 months, or can be frozen
for up to 1 year and still retain their flavor.
Oils become rancid quickly. Keep away from heat and light.
If the oils are used frequently it will last for 3 months. Unopened oils can
stay on your shelf for 6 months.
Peanut butter will last 6 months after opening. Natural peanut
butter should be stored in refrigerator.
Flour keeps for a year, the exception is Wheat flour, unless tightly
sealed and kept in the refrigerator or frozen, should be used within 6 months.
Canned goods, high acids ones, like fruits will keep for 18
months. Lower acid ones, like meat, fish, and vegetables can safely be stored
for 2 to 5 years.
Sugar if stored away from moisture and sealed a proper
container will last for 2 years.Brown sugar should be used in 6 months.
Honey can be kept for 2 years.
That is all for today friends, this is Jenny
Knowing when to toss out some of those items, even our canned soups,
is always a mystery to most of us. Following are answers to
most common questions.
Baking Soda, and Baking Powder, should be good for 6
months after it has been opened. Baking Soda can be tested to see if it
is still "active", by putting 1/4 teaspoon baking soda with 2 teaspoons
vinegar, [ it should bubble immediately] With baking powder 1 teaspoon
in 1/2 cup hot water. It also should re-act in the same way as previously
stated.
Brown Rice also is good for only 6 months. Because it is richer
in oil than white rice, it is likely to turn rancid. Store in an air tight container.
Nuts of every kind should be stored in a cool, dark, and dry
place. Stored in an air tight container for up to 6 months, or can be frozen
for up to 1 year and still retain their flavor.
Oils become rancid quickly. Keep away from heat and light.
If the oils are used frequently it will last for 3 months. Unopened oils can
stay on your shelf for 6 months.
Peanut butter will last 6 months after opening. Natural peanut
butter should be stored in refrigerator.
Flour keeps for a year, the exception is Wheat flour, unless tightly
sealed and kept in the refrigerator or frozen, should be used within 6 months.
Canned goods, high acids ones, like fruits will keep for 18
months. Lower acid ones, like meat, fish, and vegetables can safely be stored
for 2 to 5 years.
Sugar if stored away from moisture and sealed a proper
container will last for 2 years.Brown sugar should be used in 6 months.
Honey can be kept for 2 years.
That is all for today friends, this is Jenny
Good information here, Sis!
ReplyDeleteSo where were you a couple of weeks ago when I baked and my cookies came out flat? LOL! Decided to look at the expiration dates on my baking soda/powder. Yikes! Both had expired. I'm embarrassed to tell you that one had expired in 2009! *head hung in shame* The baking soda (yellow box, right?) I go through quickly because I use it for cleaning also. The red can? Not so much!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how time "flies". I had flat yeast before, because I didn't check the date. 2009......yes, I would say expired.
DeleteI'll be sure Mrs. Chatterbox reads this.
ReplyDeleteGood info. I never understood the refrigerated peanut butter thing but it makes sense...thats just the natural stuff though right...my skippy is ok in a cupboard?
ReplyDeleteOnly the Natural Peanut Butter has to be refrigerated, because the oil separates.
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