How to store semolina so as not to start bugs and where
Semolina – coarse grinding of wheat, from which delicious cereals, casseroles and desserts are prepared. The maximum shelf life of this product is 10 months, but if the content is incorrect, the porridge instantly deteriorates, becomes bitter and turns into a haven for parasites that love this delicacy. How to store semolina so that bugs do not start, mold does not form and the properties of the product do not deteriorate?
Any housewife who stocks up cereals for future use should know how to store semolina correctly
After purchasing cereals, it is recommended to immediately sort it out and pour it into another, more suitable container. During the procedure, you need to carefully review the composition of the semolina. What should you pay attention to?
- The product should be crumbly and free of lumps.
- The bitterness of the semolina indicates that bugs are already living in it.
- There should be no other particles in the white grains.
- It is important that the porridge is dry, not wet.
- To assess the condition of the cereal even when buying, it is recommended to choose it in sturdy bags or sacks.
If the product raises any suspicion, it is best to process it right away. You can heat the semolina in the oven or place it in the freezer for 1-2 days. As a result, all pests along with their offspring will be irretrievably destroyed, and the semolina will remain intact for the entire storage period. After such a check, the product is packaged in safe containers, which include:
- glass jars;
- linen bags;
- plastic containers;
- clay and ceramic vessels.
Sterility and a tightly screwed lid (or string, as in the case of the pouch) are the main requirements for these storage facilities.
How to store semolina correctly?
After packaging, the cereals are placed in a dark, cool place, usually kitchen cabinets, a balcony or a pantry.
- It is important that it is always dry there, and the humidity level is no more than 50%.
- If this condition is not met, chances are good that even in a tightly sealed container, mold will appear, which will mercilessly spoil the product.
- So that the unusable cereal does not take up space on the shelf for months, the jars need to be periodically uncorked and their contents checked.
- The porridge should be crumbly and dry, without lumps and dark particles.
- Among housewives, there is an opinion that if you put a bay leaf in a container with semolina or cover the bottom with foil, not a single pest will take root there.
Scientific confirmation of this assumption has not yet been found, but practice testifies to its reliability.