How long does flour last in the fridge

[aaronatthedoublef]

Hi,

I have flour that has been in my refrigerator for years (probably three). How long does this stuff last? It's mostly whole wheat pastry flour which I don't use anymore but I still hate to throw stuff away.

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[Mike Nolan]

It sort of depends on how well sealed it is, the refrigerator would probably slow down oils going rancid but flour can pick up odors if stored in the refrigerator.

Basic rule is, if it smells bad, pitch it.

[aaronatthedoublef]

Thanks Mike. These are all still sealed in their original packaging. It's BRM which iseems to be sturdier than KAB. I buy several 10lb bags of KAB bread flour a month and they ALWAYS rip. It's a little frustrating.

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