I ve read that several people freeze the unused bags -just wondering if u loose any nutrient potency from freeing it -damaging the nutrients ? -thanks
1725832
I've have never frozen any bags. I use 2 Tablespoonsful daily. After I have opened the bag and removed what I need at the time, I seal the bag tightly and store it in the refrigerator, which is a dark, cool place when the door is closed, as it says on the bag.
1725833
I have been buying this product for a number of years and have found no loss in nutrient. I go by the fact thatit does say you can freeze the product on the package.
1725834
I have been buying this product for a number of years and have found no loss in nutrient. I go by the fact that it does say you can freeze the product on the package.
1725835
It's the opposite. Freezing it PREVENTS it from losing any nutrients. It's the best way to keep the seeds at full potency. Especially if you grind them in advance. They don't actually "freeze" in the freezer and it keeps them from turning rancid. You should also make sure to keep them in an opaque bag so they aren't affected by light.
1725836
I have never frozen mine, due to lack of freezer space. All of my unopened bags are kept in my pantry, which is in my garage. I am not sure whether or not nutrients are lost, but you may be able to gain this information from the Bob's website or from a dietitian. I have not had any issues with spoilage.
239450
I keep mine in the refrigerator but if you don't use it often then store it in the freezer. It's a large bag.
639839
They work great for freezing; that's mostly what I use them for. I have reused a few bags for dry goods, a couple times, with no issues yet. Most of my bags are used for uncooked foods, and I have not reused those. So far the system has worked well, with no apparent problems.
1207199
Do you mean after they've been opened? Because otherwise there'd be no reason to freeze them since they're in cans which should last years and years if unopened. So, if I did get that right, I see no reason why you can't freeze some of this maybe even in a small Tupperware or plastic bag with the air sucked out of it. If you haven't had it already, it's really really good stuff. Enjoy!
1212459
I would leave them in the bag unopened. I believe the expiration date is several months. I did use mine within 1 few weeks. I would also think you could freeze them.
1864543
I will oxidise over time. Store it in the freezer or refrigerator. Well sealed. Will last in the freezer for many years. But keep what you are using on a daily basis OUT of the freezer or at least in a smaller jar. Otherwise if there's much humidity where you are, the powder will take on some moisture each time you open the bag due to it being so cooled compared to the atmosphere. Meaning, don't use the big 5lb bag as your daily go-to source if you have it in the fridge or freezer. An old Nutrex 1lb spirulina jar is what I keep it in-topping it up from the bag every few weeks or so.
1618922
I used them peanut brittle, bought several 5# boxes. Don't remember how many cups were in each bag. If sealed well, the peanuts can be frozen. I would use one of the heat sealed baggers getting out as much air as possible.
2254555
You can use without the bags, but it is a whole lot easier to manage, dump and keep clean if you do use them. I've done it both ways with all of my compost bins (I also have smaller ceramic crock), and I far prefer to use the bags.
832706
No, just reseal the bag so they don't dry out. I have had some that were good after several months.
2139521
I've never refrigerated this bag even once opened. I've kept it around for a few weeks without any issue. However, I don't see how putting it in fridge would hurt it either.
372365
Hello, I keep the opened bag in the freezer (in glass jar) and un-opened in pantry.Yeast are working very good.
566077
you'll need a food Saver sealing machine, that seals and sucks the air out of the bags before freezing. I guess if you are windy enough you might be able to suck the air out.
205247
I've used these bags in the freezer, and as they are not air tight, if you leave them in the freezer too long, I'm sure you'd see freezer burn. I have stored bread in these bags in the freezer for 4 weeks and haven't noticed any problem.
516640
Personally, I kept my first bag for 3 years (or longer) on the lower door shelf of my refrigerator and had no problems, at all! My second bag I kept for almost 2 years in the same place. I still tasted the strong brute flavor in my homemade ice cream and brownie recipes, which are chemical free. Love it! I didn't pay attention to expiration dates--just experimented for myself. If it had to stay 5 years in my fridge, I'd still use it. That's how confident I am in this product, based upon my usage. Hope this helps.
55461
I freeze soups, chili, spaghetti sauce.... anything liquid in the bags without a problem. They freeze beautifully and stack perfectly in the freezer.
2269148
I bought two 4 pound packages in January 2014. I refrigerate the opened bag, and the unopened bags are stored in my cooler basement. The bags have a 'sell by' date of 12/12/15 and do indicate that it keeps best refrigerated or frozen, but I think as long as they are not opened, they should be fine on shelf. Considering how long they might sit on a retailer's shelf, I think regular storage is fine as long as used by sell by date. I have not had any problems with this approach, and consume about one bag per month.
586036
Good question this but I have not had that many in one go only 2 bags at one time and uses it every day but I see no harm in freezing them all as kept in the fridge and not quickly used up may go rancid and with freezing going rancid is unlikely. Freeze them all and the bag being used kept in freezer as well and taken out each time you need it. If you lived in a hot country freezing would be necessary as wheat can attract little mites and would go rancid quickly if kept in fridge over a long time but in a cold country freezing may not be necessary BUT I would definitely FREEZE them all. I am going to FREEZE mine from now on. Thanks for the question. (p.s. I bought the 8lbs for my sister in US through Amazon and will tell her toFREEZE them.)