I was wondering whats the best way to store peper powder so it's easy to use but keeps well? Also do I need to wash the coffee grinder out before switching varieties when grinding?
Best way to store powder?
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I have been keeping my bulk powders in double bagged zip-lock freezer bags and storing them inside an air tight tupperwear container. Then I just re-fill my spice shaker bottles that I have for each powder. I has worked for me for about a year now and I have no moisture problems. Moisture is your enemy when it comes to keeping powders.
As for the coffee grinder, it is best if you wash it between differing varieties, but that takes a lot of time because you want it bone dry before using it again. I have found that a small stiff brush, like a paint brush works well enough for cleaning between pepper varieties.
As for the coffee grinder, it is best if you wash it between differing varieties, but that takes a lot of time because you want it bone dry before using it again. I have found that a small stiff brush, like a paint brush works well enough for cleaning between pepper varieties.
rice in salt keeps salt from getting moist should work.
Will minute rice work since it is half cooked or something or will it have moisture in it?
Silica gel packs are quite cheap too, or free if you save them from pill packs etc. or get them from a shoe store. You can also buy "no damp" type products for damp basements or silica kitty litter.
You can even buy larger silica gel dehumidifiers like these
http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page.aspx?c=1&cat=2,54322&p=53896
You can even buy larger silica gel dehumidifiers like these
http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page.aspx?c=1&cat=2,54322&p=53896
POTAWIE said:
Did you buy you packs of silica gel? If so where?