Can I keep wheat berries in their original packaging for a week in humidity of 40-90% then put it in a bucket for storage? I can't get to a town but was given 25# of wheat berries and the humidity is disgusting here. I have a dehumidifier running of course. Or am I pretty screwed with it?
Update: right after I posted my response to the packaging reply, I did the smart thing (I feel stupid) and called Wheat Montana. The lady that answered the phone was a sweetheart and gave me a lot of info. As long as it is in its original packaging, never opened, it will be fine in this horrid humidity but to transfer it if I don't plan on using it soon. The week I asked her about was fine and the dry ice method of sealing is just as good as oxygen absorbers. If I open the container I'll need to, of course, add more dry ice or drop in absorbers. I so recommend dealing with these folks after the awesome convo I just had. Thank you, S&A for the thought provoker. (Seriously there are days when I need a jump start)
Good idea calling them. Dry ice is not as good of a method as O2 absorbers though, for a couple reasons. First off, it's really cold, which means condensation, especially in humid areas. Secondly, gas flushing doesn't displace all the air. Little "bubbles" can cling to foods, underneath grains, etc. An O2 absorber reduces O2 levels down to .02%.
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