Do you use Mylar bags for storing your Rice ,sugar etc is there an alternative to mylar
Mike, I use 5 gallon food storage buckets. You can get these at restraunts or grocery deli's, just ask and see if they are willing to save. I use them for my flour, sugar, and rice. I usually go through these items on a regular basis.
Sugar is particularly sensitive to moisture so it is critical to keep it dry. Aside from that it’s important to store it with the usual guidelines: Cool, Dark, and Dry. Sugar has an indefinite shelf life, though some folks say to use it within two years. If you happen to get it wet it will cake up and get all hard and crusty, just smash it up again and voila, you’re in good shape! Brown sugar is basically granulated sugar with molasses and a bit of caramel coloring. It comes in Dark and Light variants. Dark has more molasses and thus a darker color and a stronger flavor. Brown sugar is different from other sugars in that it is supposed to be moist. That means you can’t dry it out. (
Just store dark brown sugar. If you need light brown, mix one part granulated sugar to three parts dark brown sugar, mix well, and enjoy!)
Honey stores forever, just keep it dry and away from air. Over time honey can darken which can intensify the flavor but is otherwise nothing to be concerned about. Store it with your other food and you should be fine.
Honey can crystallize relatively easily. If it happens, drop the container into hot water for a while and it will liquefy.
Molasses is a byproduct of the sugar refining process. It will store for about two years on the shelf. Make sure it doesn’t have any corn syrup in it as corn syrup has a far shorter shelf life.
In a pinch, add a tablespoon or so of molasses to a cup of sugar and make your own brown sugar!
Maple Syrup Preferably glass bottles for maximum storage life. Similar to molasses, it will store for two years or so when stored on a cool dark shelf. Again, make sure that there is no corn syrup on the ingredient list if you’re buying pancake syrup vs pure maple syrup (which is ridiculously expensive).