Food Safety Issues/Storing almonds

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Expert: Carol Schlitt - 7/3/2007


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I was wondering what is the best way to store natural almonds purchased in bulk from Sam's Club? Also, since I am pregnannt and eating alot of fresh fruit, is there a way to keep fruit fresh for a longer period of time?

Answer
Hi Denise,

Almonds can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for long term storage.  They key is to store in air-tight containers.  You should be able to store them for up to a year in the refrigerator and even longer in the freezer.

If you go to this website, http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/foods/348-960/348-960.html and scroll down to "Fresh Fruits" you'll find recommendations on how to store fresh fruits for maximum freshness.

Good luck with you pregnancy, Denise.

Carol

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Carol Schlitt

Expertise

I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).

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I am a former Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety, having retired August 1, 2010. I am a certified HACCP manager, a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health and a 3rd party food safety and OSHA auditor of restaurants.

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International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, St. Louis Culinary Society.

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BS - University of Illinois MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

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