3 mistakes you’re making when storing nuts

Nuts are rich in antioxidants, substances that help fight free radicals in the body. They are also rich in protein, fiber, and other nutrients that help lower cholesterol in the body.

However, an exciting fact about nuts is that they have a shelf life of 3 months, which means that they can last for as long as 3 months or more, while retaining their fresh taste and flavor without getting bad. So, if you’re hardly able to preserve your nuts for that long without it losing its taste, you probably haven’t been storing it the right way.

Here are 3 mistakes you’re making when storing nuts:

1. Storing nuts in your pantry instead of the refrigerator 

Nuts can actually last a period of 6 months when stored in the refrigerator unlike when they are stored in the pantry.

Also, storing them in the refrigerator reduces their exposure to light and oxygen, making them retain their fresh taste longer.

However, if you must store nuts in your pantry, be sure to place them in a dark corner to limit exposure to light.

2. Storing nuts in an open container instead of an airtight container 

Nuts are best stored in an airtight container, because if they absorb more moisture than necessary, they become soft and lose their freshness in no time.

3. Storing nuts close to strong smelling food 

Storing nuts close to strong smelling food like garlic, can affect the taste because they easily take up the smell of things around. So, it’s better you keep them away from such foods.

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