[Username22]

I would think that sugar would store well without it. But...does anyone know the actual answer?

 

[BJJ_Grappler]

I wish I knew of a resource of knowledge for storing food in general (i.e. what is the shelf life of a packaged bag of rice vs a mylar stored bag)

 

[Scruggs]

I have over 100 pounds of sugar that has been stored for nearly 30 years using only quart size ziplock bags packed in plastic buckets with a large pack of dessicant in each bucket. The lids have been sealed onto the buckets using silicone caulk. The sugar hardens to the consistency of granite but, using a cheese grater, it can be easily turned back into granular form. Oh, I "vacuum" sealed each zip lock bag using a Shopvac and a straw! The storage environment was cold and damp. The last time this ancient sugar was tested was 6-9 months ago and it was perfectly OK. I don't think the dessicant is really necessary as it still was dry because of the good seal provided by the silicone caulk. I store rice and beans the same way. No problems - yet.

 

[Sapper6]

I wish I knew of a resource of knowledge for storing food in general (i.e. what is the shelf life of a packaged bag of rice vs a mylar stored bag)

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