Whole Grain Storage Chart
Submitted by adminHow long your grains stay fresh at home can depend largely on how much of their shelf life has already been used up at the warehouse and the store, before you bring them home. This means there are no sure-fire absolute guarantees. Here are some guidelines culled from a variety of experts that may help.Following information courtesy of Whole Grains Council.
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Intact Whole Grain (berries or groats) |
Whole Grain Flour/Meal |
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|---|---|---|
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Amaranth |
Pantry: 4 months Freezer: 8 months |
Pantry: 2 months Freezer: 4 months |
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Barley |
Pantry: 6 months Freezer: 1 year |
Pantry: 3 months Freezer: 6 months |
|
Brown/colored rice |
Pantry: 6 months Freezer: 1 year |
Pantry: 3 months Freezer: 6 months |
|
Buckwheat |
Pantry: 2 months Freezer: 4 months |
Pantry: 1 month Freezer: 2 months |
|
Corn/Popcorn |
Pantry: 6 months Freezer: 1 year |
Pantry: 3 months Freezer: 6 months |
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Farro |
Pantry: 6 months Freezer: 1 year |
Pantry: 3 months Freezer: 6 months |
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Millet |
Pantry: 2 months Freezer: 4 months |
Pantry: 1 month Freezer: 2 months |
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Oats |
Pantry: 4 months Freezer: 8 months |
Pantry: 2 months Freezer: 4 months |
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Quinoa |
Pantry: 4 months Freezer: 8 months |
Pantry: 2 months Freezer: 4 months |
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Rye |
Pantry: 6 months Freezer: 1 year |
Pantry: 3 months Freezer: 6 months |
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Sorghum |
Pantry: 4 months Freezer: 8 months |
Pantry: 2 months Freezer: 4 months |
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Spelt |
Pantry: 6 months Freezer: 1 year |
Pantry: 3 months Freezer: 6 months |
|
Teff |
Pantry: 4 months Freezer: 8 months |
Pantry: 2 months Freezer: 4 months |
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Wheat |
Pantry: 6 months Freezer: 1 year |
Pantry: 3 months Freezer: 6 months |
|
Wild Rice |
Pantry: 4 months Freezer: 8 months |
Pantry: 2 months Freezer: 4 months |
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