Sort and remove moldy, soft or shriveled berries before storage.
Refrigerate fresh blueberries in a covered, shallow container with holes for air movement. Use within 10 days for best quality.
Rinse under cool running water just before using or eating.
✿ Choose blueberries that are firm, dry, plump and smooth-skinned. Color should be deep purple-blue to blue-black.
✿ Blueberries do not ripen after picking.
✿ Avoid soft, shriveled or moldy fruit.
Heat, air and moisture speed up the spoilage of whole wheat flour.
Store in a cool, dry place
Use airtight containers or re-closable plastic bags to keep out moisture and insect.
❁ Buying from bulk bins might cost less and allows you to purchase just what you need.
❁ Buy an amount you can use within a month or two to be sure of freshness.
❁ Look for tightly sealed bags or boxes.
❁ Dried and canned beans are great food to keep on hand. You may want to stock up when they are on sale.
❁ Dried beans are usually cheaper than canned beans but take longer to cook. Canned beans are fully cooked and ready to use cold or heated.
