Atta Storage and Shelf Life: How to Keep Your Flour Fresh and Safe

Besides the staple spices, there is one thing that is commonly available in every Indian kitchen. Atta!

It is an ingredient that makes our breakfast, lunch and dinner complete.

Indian mothers cannot imagine finding an empty box of this ingredient in their kitchen. Can you guess what it is?

Flour, or atta as we say in India, is a main ingredient for cooking parathas for breakfast, poori for lunch and roti for dinner.

Have you ever met a mother who will not emphasize the importance of eating rotis or parathas?

No, right, and that is why atta is the culinary hero of our discussion today.

But we are not here to tell you of its advantages; we will share how you should store it to keep it fresh and safe. So. Let’s begin.

Why Do You Need Atta?

Atta is a staple ingredient for many families and is not just used for cooking roti and parathas. You can use it to bake delicious cakes, breads, and other bakery items.

There are many varieties of flours available, and you can try Aashirvaad Multigrain Atta, which is filled with the goodness of six different whole grains and is loaded with fibre.

My Meal Plan

If you want to know the fibre content in the rotis made of this flour, check out My Meal Plan. A great initiative by Aashirvaad Atta with Multigrain, where you can check the fibre content of any food item you eat.

How to Store Atta?

Since flour is used regularly, people often buy 10kgs or more at once to avoid returning to the market.

To keep your atta safe and fresh, you can store it as described below:

1. Open the packet as soon as you get it from the store and put it in an airtight container.
2. Store your sealed container somewhere cool and dry. Ensure there is no humidity around as it can spoil it.
3. You can add a piece of turmeric or ginger to prevent insects. You can also keep 3-4 bay leaves to avoid bugs.

What is the Shelf Life of Atta?

Atta is one ingredient that only gets spoiled if where you keep it has humidity.

If you keep it in an airtight container, you can use it for at least six months.

Also, you can keep your atta in the fridge for one year and freezer for two years to increase the shelf life.

Conclusion

Storing atta is very convenient and can easily be done at room temperature. Before purchasing, always remember to check for the expiry date and empty it in an airtight container after opening.

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