Storing Nuts, Nut Oils and Seeds

With the exception of the peanut, nuts are the fruits of various trees. They have a number of uses in cooking, adding flavor and texture to various dishes from salads and stir fry’s to delicious garnishes for risotto’s, pilaf’s and much more. They are sometimes expensive and should be stored carefully to preserve the flavor and prevent them from becoming rancid. Nuts that have not been roasted or shelled will tend to last longer. Shelled nuts should be stored in the refrigerator and freezer. This also holds true for nut oils and seeds such as sesame seeds, poppy seeds, celery seeds, and fennel seeds. Store them in the refrigerator as well, to prevent from turning rancid. Periodically you should check your nuts, seeds and oils to make sure that they are still fresh.

– Glutenfreeda