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Time to throw out the flour?


Recoil Rob

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I have always get my bags of flour in the freezer or refrigerator, currently in the large bin at the bottom of the fridge.

I currently have some bags of Specialty flours (potato, semolina, King Arthur Italian) that are unopened but have been in there since 2004.

Yes, I should have used it up but I didn't. I opened them up and they seem to be in perfect condition, no hints of spoilage whatsoever.

Any problems using it up now or trash it and start over?

thanks,

Rob

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If it has been kept cold enough, it is like suspended animation and only begins to age after it is at room temp.

I have kept flour in my freezer for several years and had no problems when I finally got around to using it (whole wheat in this case).

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