How to Store Wheat Berries
Store wheat berries in airtight food-grade containers in a cool, dark place for decades of shelf life; mill only what you will use within 24 hours.
Key Takeaways
- Airtight + cool + dark
- Mylar + O2 absorbers for long-term
- Mill in small batches
Summary
Keep berries in sealed buckets or Mylar bags in a cool, dark place. Mill only what you need.
Steps
- 1
Inspect berries for cleanliness and moisture (<10%).
- 2
Pack in food-grade buckets with gamma-seal lids, or in Mylar with oxygen absorbers.
- 3
Store at 50–70°F, away from light.
- 4
Mill in small batches — fresh flour is best within 24 hours.
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