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FLOUR: Ideal storage temperature

post #1 of 5
6/21/11 at 2:50am
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Hello Pastry chefs,

 

I would like what is the right storage temperature for flour? Thanks you.

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post #2 of 5
6/21/11 at 3:48am

Don't know ideal but can tell you elevated at least 6 inches off floor in a clean dry place not subject to hi humidity. A/C on all day off at night is not good for it as it causes condensation even in flour. Here in Florida on a hot rainy day when flour is delivered a 100 lb. bag will weigh about 103-105 depending on humidity even in plastic lined bags. Hard for a pastry chef here.

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post #3 of 5
6/21/11 at 6:20am
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Thanks indeed Chef for sharing invaluable experience.

 

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post #4 of 5
6/21/11 at 7:11pm

white flour will do fine at room temperature and not really start losing its nutritional value for several months. I keep my whole wheat flour in the walk-in as it is much higher in oil content and I don't use it fast enough that I don't worry about that oil going rancid.

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post #5 of 5
7/13/11 at 12:23pm

where the flour is kept is a very important thing because the flour absorbs humidity and heat also. these temperature matters in your recipes and can alter results. keep it in a clean, aerated and away from heat (room temperature is perfect).

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