Grain can easily be stored in stock. What luck, because everyone should have a reserve in the house for baking or thickening sauces. However, to ensure that the grain does not spoil during storage and retains its taste, there are a few important factors to consider. On this page you will find out under which conditions you can best store your grain at home.

Grain should be stored in a dark and dry place

requirements

moisture content

So that your grain does not start to mold during storage, it is important that you remove the residual moisture from the grains beforehand. This should be less than 14%. To dry the grain, proceed as follows:

  1. Spread the grains out over a large area on a mat.
  2. Under no circumstances should this be a plastic film.
  3. Dry the grains in a dark, odor-free place.
  4. Turn the grains every two days.
  5. After three to four weeks, store the grain in an airtight container.

packaging

To ensure that the grain does not absorb moisture again, you should pack the grains well. The flour moth also likes to attack opened packages. However, it can also eat its way through unsuitable material. If you buy your grain in the organic market, it is usually already packed in protective paper and an additional film. Fresh grain from the farm must first be dried according to the instructions above and transferred to an airtight canister. You should shake it up at certain intervals.

storage location

It is best to store your grain in a dry, odorless and dark place. A cellar offers optimal conditions.

Types of grain and their shelf life

  • Wheat: up to 20 years with a residual moisture content below 12%
  • Rye: up to 6 years
  • Spelled: see wheat
  • Barley: up to 10 years
  • Green spelt: forms a subspecies of spelled, but is not suitable for storage
  • Oats: about 3 to 5 years, best stored as naked oats
  • Rice: up to 12 years
  • Wholemeal rice: requires special compliance with the storage conditions

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