{"id":10929,"date":"2021-04-02T09:51:22","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T01:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/?p=10929"},"modified":"2021-04-02T17:53:31","modified_gmt":"2021-04-02T09:53:31","slug":"5-easy-tips-for-longer-nuts-shelf-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/post-harvest-handling\/5-easy-tips-for-longer-nuts-shelf-life\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Tips For Longer Nuts Shelf life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It is a good idea to store nuts at home. It makes them available whenever you want to add healthy oils, fiber or protein in your foods. And like most foods, nuts are best consumed fresh, so you keep them that way. But doing so can be tricky because of the unsaturated fats in them. Yes, these fats are heart-healthy. They cut the risk of developing heart illnesses and regulate the cholesterol levels. But when it comes to storing nuts, you do not want these oils because they shorten the shelf life. During storage, exposure to light, oxygen, heat, and moisture degrade the oils. As a result, nuts become rancid, their flavor become sharp yet unpleasant, and less nutritious too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, consuming rancid nuts may not make you sick, but may affect your body in the long run. Furthermore, adding them as an ingredient may make the food sour or bitter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can try these tips to maximize the shelf life of nuts at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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