How much boiled buckwheat can be stored in the refrigerator, conditions and rules

Buckwheat dishes have long belonged to Russian national cuisine. They contain a huge amount of vitamins and minerals. Buckwheat porridges are cooked in almost every family (sometimes occasionally, sometimes daily). When preparing broths, it is worth considering how much you can keep the cereals themselves and boiled buckwheat in the refrigerator. After all, failure to comply with the conditions will lead to damage to the valuable product.

Features of the choice of cereals

Modern stores offer the following types of cereals:

• kernel - pyramidal grains;
• finished - crushed nucleoli;
• green - unripe cereal;
• Smolensk (flakes) - strongly crushed, not requiring cooking;
• flour - ground buckwheat.

Before buying, you should pay attention to the following nuances when choosing buckwheat:

1. It should not include additional elements. Any unnecessary inclusions are an indicator of poor product quality.
2. The grains of the pyramid must be the same size. Otherwise, during cooking, part of the buckwheat will be digested, and the other will not be ready.
3. Dark grains indicate that they have been heat treated. This means that certain vitamins and minerals have been destroyed.
4. The highest and first grade means that the cereals have not been treated with pesticides, they can be safely included in the diet of children under one year old. But the second and third year are better for adults.

According to GOST, buckwheat (brown and green) does not have a variety called "Extra". If the word is written on the packaging, then it is an unscrupulous manufacturer. And the variety is not exposed at all for threshing and buckwheat flour.

It is better to buy packaged cereals located in sealed bags. In such a container there will be no dirt, insects.

Buckwheat storage conditions

There is a myth among housewives that cereals can be stored for many years without loss of quality. But this is not true. The shelf life of buckwheat depends on the container and storage conditions.

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In sealed packaging

Compliance with certain rules allows buckwheat to be stored for about 2 years:

1. Keep storage packages sealed to prevent moisture or pests from entering.
2. Observance of the temperature regime within the limits of + 7 ... + 15 ° .
3. Protected from prolonged exposure to light.
4. Maintaining air humidity within 60-70%.

For two years, the taste, vitamins and trace elements of brown cereals are preserved.

In open packaging

Opening store packaging reduces the shelf life of cereals. The kernel is stored for about six months, crossed - 4-5 months, green groats - 3 months. In addition, these deadlines are reduced if you do not respect certain rules.After breaking the integrity of the factory packaging, the product is poured onto a baking sheet and dried in the oven at a temperature of 120 ° C for about half an hour. Care must be taken that the cereals are not roasted. After cooling, the grain is immediately transferred to a glass, metal or plastic container. Containers should be tightly closed.

To store grain, you can use bags made of natural fabric. This method was already known to our great-grandmothers. You can sew fabric containers of the required size yourself, boil them in saturated salt solution, and then dry them thoroughly.The contents of such a bag will remain dry for a long time. But buckwheat in such a container should not be placed near products with pungent odors. After all, cereals absorb all flavors well, and the finished product will have an unnatural smell.

In the storage tank

Some housewives, having purchased buckwheat in bulk, sort it out and place it in special containers or ordinary one-liter glass jars. Dried lemon zest or bay leaf is placed in each container. These measures will prevent insects from attacking buckwheat.

Opaque containers can be placed on the shelves. But if the containers are transparent, then it is better to place them on the shelves of the kitchen table or wall cabinet with doors, since cereals should not be exposed to prolonged exposure to light. Inside the furniture you need to put a saucer with poured table salt. It will remove excess moisture. Also, the salt should be changed immediately after it becomes damp.

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How to store boiled buckwheat

Ready-made buckwheat porridge spoils much faster than raw buckwheat. After the product has cooled, it should be immediately placed on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.

The shelf life of buckwheat dishes is as follows:

can i freeze

Buckwheat porridge can be frozen. It is placed in a lidded food container or in a clean plastic bag that is tied. It is better to prepare small portions so that after defrosting they can be used immediately for their intended purpose. This method is good for women who prefer to cook a lot of porridge at once and not waste time cooking.

The product is stored in the freezer for a maximum of one month.

Defrost the product gradually. First, it is placed on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Once the ice cream is completely gone, it can be reheated in the microwave or on the stove.

In the cold season, cooked buckwheat can be placed on a balcony, loggia. At an ambient temperature of + 4 ... + 6 ° C, the porridge will calmly rest for three days, and during frosts - 20 days.

Each dry product has its own shelf life. You cannot exceed it. This fact should be considered when planning inventory for future use and purchasing food. Following the correct storage conditions will ensure that the buckwheat stays dry, free of foreign odors and insects. This means that the hostess no longer has to run to the store to prepare a delicious and nutritious dish.