Wheat Storage Questions

[Emerald]

Right now, I store my flour in a plastic bucket with a mylar liner. Since I am going to invest in a grain mill and wheat, I want to know the best way to store it for long term.
Can I just store the wheat the same in mylar bags in buckets or do I have to use oxygen absorber packs? I use plain lids now, but I was thinking of getting the Gamma Seal lids since they are supposed to give an airtight seal. If I use those would it still be necessary to use the oxygen absorber and where do you purchase it? Thanks in advance for any help!

[cubcadet]

Hey Emerald,
Do you make alot of flour? Do you plan on using it frequently for baking? Depending on the amount of grain and the frequency of opening the container, I`d keep the bulk grains in the original grain sacks until it`s needed. It will be quite safe in them. Just keep them off any surfaces that can get wet. Personally, when I open a grain sack, I use either large deli jars, or, gallon wine jugs to store the most frequently used items, especially the wheat and oats. I keep a gallon size glass wine jug with some oats next to the grinder. I only use a half a cup at a time for oatmeal. I can pour out a measured amount easily from it. Beans, millet and corn gets stored in spackle pails. They get used least. I grind shelled corn about 2-3 Lbs. at a time and freeze it in big plastic bags til needed.

Joe.

[OffGridBunker]

You can put use diatomaceous earth for grain storage, it helps keep insect invasion to a minimum.

[flourgirl]

You can put use diatomaceous earth for grain storage, it helps keep insect invasion to a minimum.

This is true and it works well but it is very abrasive and hard on the grinder.