Why Flour Is Packaged And Sold In A Paper Bag

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If you've ever bought a paper bag of flour from the store only to realize it was leaking, you might have wondered why it was packaged that way to begin with. Paper flour bags can be hard to keep closed and store without spilling, but they are an The bags are constructed from multiple layers of lightweight paper that allow .

The truth is that the flour was never meant to stay in the bags for long. Flour companies expect consumers to put the flour in a food storage container. Many home goods companies make ceramic and glass jars and canisters that are properly sealed to keep bugs and moisture out and prevent spillage.

Flour packaging has changed a lot throughout the decades. printed with colorful designs. When the bags were empty, women repurposed them into pillowcases, and Eventually, flour companies began

If you're ready to ditch the cumbersome flour bag but aren't sure we're here to help. Flour should be stored in an airtight container that keeps moisture and kitchen pests out. We recommend looking for vintage storage jars at the thrift store or storing large amounts of flour in bulk food storage containers.

like a kitchen cupboard or pantry. After transferring your flour to its new container, you should label it with the flour's expiration date. Remember that different types of flour . You can also add a to keep bugs away.

If you don't want to use a container, you can keep the flour in its bag and make sure you seal it with a clip after opening it. You can also put the paper bag of flour into a . Just make sure that whatever method you use, the flour is sealed tightly to keep moisture and bugs out.