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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. 1

    Inspect berries for cleanliness and moisture (<10%).

  2. 2

    Pack in food-grade buckets with gamma-seal lids, or in Mylar with oxygen absorbers.

  3. 3

    Store at 50–70°F, away from light.

  4. 4

    Mill in small batches — fresh flour is best within 24 hours.

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