The Proper Way To Store Nuts

Nuts are a fantastic source of food

Nuts are a fantastic source of food. First, as a rule, they are exceedingly nutrient rich. And, secondly, they go well with a wide variety of foods from all sorts of cultures.

As a matter of fact, nuts are such a versatile food that, if you are a cook or chef, it helps to keep a supply of your favorite nuts on hand to use as you need them. The problem, however, is how do you store them?

If you keep nuts in their shells, they can last for a pretty long period of time. This is readily apparent just by the fact that squirrels and bird are famous for hiding and storing nuts for the winter months. By this alone, we know that nuts inherently are a food source that can be stored for long periods of time. But there some things that you can do to make them last even longer.

As the fall season rolls in, squirrels begin to get busy collecting and storing nuts in preparation for the upcoming winter months. So, for the most part, the storage is taking place in cool weather. And that's what you should do as well.

When you store nuts, don't store them at room temperature - unless your room temperature is very cold. Nuts often become rancid In warm weather if kept there for a long period of time. This is because of their high fat content. Fat tends to break down when kept for long periods of time at warm temperatures. In a damp atmosphere, the rancidity will occur at an even greater rate, in some cases even leading to the growth of mold.

If you want to keep your nuts as fresh as possible, put them in a freezer bag and store them in a freezer. Most food experts believe that storing them in the shell is best. In practice, however, most cooks tend to buy nuts that have already been shelled. Luckily, shelled nuts store well also.

Nuts of all kind are easy to store. You can easily store them in your freezer for up to 6 months, 7 months, or even longer - and they will retain most of their flavor. If they are pressure sealed, they can be stored in the freezer even longer. Chopped nuts can be stored for a lesser period of time. So, for the best results, if you require chopped nuts, save the chopping until after they have been removed from the freezer.

When you are ready to take your nuts from the freezer, thawing them is easy. All you have to do is leave your storage bag at room temperature until they are thawed. In fact, if you are using them in recipes that require baking or stovetop cooking, many times you don't even need to thaw them out. In a pinch, just take them directly from the freezer and toss them into the mix.

The Proper Way To Store Nuts

By: Tanya Doyle

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