Or, you grew up with the peanut butter in the pantry and never thought anything of it.
But we’re adults now, and we can be smarter about how we store things.
And when exposed to moisture, nuts can harbor unsafe bacteria as well.
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Store them in the freezer in an airtight container for up to a year.
This goes for tree nuts, peanuts and seeds like pine nuts too.
The cold temperatures inhibit mold growth and keep the flavor fresh.
Because of the low-heat method used toextract the oil, they may spoil at warm temperatures.
Thaw in the fridge before using in recipes.
Keep the aromatic liquid capped in the refrigerator to prevent any aroma from penetrating the pantry.
Keeping it in the fridge will help that flavor last for up to a year.
Bread
Sick of bread going stale before you’ve got the option to finish the loaf?
Keep it in the freezer!
Frozen bread thaws quickly in the refrigerator, or simply toast slices or pieces directly from the freezer.
Thaw frozen chocolate in the refrigerator, then bring it to room temperature before using in recipes.
No dry and crumbly leftover sweets in this house!
This is absolutely true for food storage.
So, keep an open mind and keep safety in mind when it comes to pantry storage.
Now go take a survey of your own pantry and see what may need to be relocated.
