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Chives
True Blue Farmgirl

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Victoria
Shelton Washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2010 :  7:03:10 PM  Show Profile
Does anyone know how to store amaranth. Should I grind it and store the flour, or should I just store the seeds till I need to use it. Do I store the seeds like wheat? Thank you Vicki

graciegreeneyes
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Amy Grace
Rosalia WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2010 :  7:11:36 PM  Show Profile
I would store it as a whole grain and then grind it as needed - you should be fine storing it as you would wheat, cool dry place. Of course you don't want to keep it around too long so only buy what you need for a couple months.
Amy Grace

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vegetarian farmer
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Jane
Freedom pa
USA
249 Posts

Posted - Mar 08 2010 :  04:54:50 AM  Show Profile
I always store it unground in the freezer. I have not had any problems and I have had some for a long time.

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Chives
True Blue Farmgirl

232 Posts

Victoria
Shelton Washington
USA
232 Posts

Posted - Mar 08 2010 :  06:21:52 AM  Show Profile
I am wanting to grow my own and store it. How long did you keep yours in the freezer? Vicki
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vegetarian farmer
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Jane
Freedom pa
USA
249 Posts

Posted - Mar 08 2010 :  11:36:22 AM  Show Profile
Vicki, I would say at least a year. It is not a high fat grain so not a lot to go rancid.The freezer keeps bugs out and the mold, which is the worst for grains. I keep everything in the freezer. I just pulled out some winter wheat groats from 5 years ago and oat groats from 3 years ago. Both like the day they went in.
Jane

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Chives
True Blue Farmgirl

232 Posts

Victoria
Shelton Washington
USA
232 Posts

Posted - Mar 08 2010 :  9:10:25 PM  Show Profile
Thanks Jane, I have never grown it but I want to try. Vicki
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