Storage Tip - Flours
Whole grain flours contain some fats that can go rancid. They should be refrigerated in an airtight container and used within three months.
Refined flours should be kept in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place to keep out moisture and insects. Use within six months. Flour can also be kept in the freezer in a plastic, airtight bag or container.
Whole grain flours contain some fats that can go rancid. They should be refrigerated in an airtight container and used within three months.
Refined flours should be kept in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place to keep out moisture and insects. Use within six months. Flour can also be kept in the freezer in a plastic, airtight bag or container.
Why shop the large bulk selection at River Market?
- It's often fresher - because the food never has to sit in a warehouse at a packaging plant
- It's economical - no packaging, no extra cost for all the labor and material; also watch for great monthly specials in the department
- So many nutritious choices - beautiful beans, grains galore, pretty pastas, bountiful brown rices, wonderful whole wheat flours, nutritious nuts, marvelous mueslies and granolas, tempting trail mixes, spectacular spices, tasty teas and much more
- It's eco-friendly - bring your own baggies for dry goods and your own container for those lucious fresh peanut butters and local honey
- It's more sanitary than ever - we require gloves or 'just washed' hands (sink provided right in bulk section!); notice the containers of clean scoops, use these for any food in a bin that does not have a scoop holder to ensure that handles of scoops never mingle with products
- It's fun and friendly - there are staffers nearby to talk about recipes and answer questions; we find in the bulk corner, shoppers often share food ideas and it's not uncommon to overhear "So what are you going to do with THAT?"
- It's where you'll find the tastiest chocolate truffles ever! (We think.) These are perfect for birthdays, Valentine's day, etc