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What is the best way to store vanilla beans?

post #1 of 5
12/3/02 at 2:05pm
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I've done a search and some people seem to think that putting them in sugar is a good idea. I would think that storing them is a tightly sealed plastic bag would be better than keeping them in sugar (in terms of keeping their moisture) What about in the refrigerator? or even the freezer?
I have actually heard of people storing them in containers with raisins to help keep them moist.
Any thoughts would be great

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post #2 of 5
12/3/02 at 3:59pm

Hey there

The way i keep them for months,is i put them in a zip lock bag,then wrap them in plastic wrap then freeze them.Ihave no problem with them,they always are moist...:)
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post #3 of 5
12/13/02 at 11:43am
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What does anyone else do?
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post #4 of 5
12/13/02 at 5:11pm
A ziplock in the fridge works for me.
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post #5 of 5
12/13/02 at 6:27pm
most inportant! plump beans to start. zip lock air tight after that.
I've heard the apple slice thing for when they shrink a little but have never had them long enough. I personally would not store beans in sugar. husks, yes, for flavor only. just me.
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