![]() Then secure the lid on the plastic bucket. Seal the Mylar bag with an impulse sealer or flat iron. Place a 2000cc or 2500cc oxygen absorber in the Mylar bag and squeeze out the excess air. The Mylar bag provides a better moisture and oxygen barrier than the bucket does alone. ![]() The plastic bucket gives shape to the Mylar bag and protects it from rodents. The next best way to store wheat berries is in a plastic bucket that has been lined with a Mylar bag. You can expect a shelf life of 30 years (or more) for wheat that is stored in a #10 can in a cool, dry, dark location. The can creates a time capsule that protects the wheat from oxygen, moisture, rodents, and light. In my opinion, #10 cans will provide the best protection for stored wheat. Some containers are better than others but any of these containers can be used for storing wheat berries. Optimal shelf life can be obtained when wheat berries are packaged correctly. Good Containers for Packaging Wheat for Storage It is also a good idea to treat the wheat with a reliable method to protect against insect infestation. Wheat should be packaged in an airtight container to protect it from moisture and air. How to Package Wheat for Long Term Storage Amazon also has several vendors that sell wheat in buckets ready for storage, or in bulk.You can purchase them at a local Home Storage Center or order them online from Church Distribution. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sells #10 cans of both red wheat and white wheat that are packaged for long-term storage.Click on the link for hard white wheat in buckets and here for hard red wheat in buckets. Food storage retailers usually carry wheat packaged and ready for long-term storage.Local demand dictates what stores in your area will carry. Our local Costco occasionally sells buckets of wheat packaged for long-term storage. Retailers like Costco and WinCo will often have bulk wheat for sale.Health food stores will often sell a variety of grains, including wheat in bulk.Never purchase seed wheat for storage! It has been treated with toxic chemicals and is not safe for consumption.It is cleaned and packaged in 5-gallon buckets for long term storage. I purchase most of our wheat from a local farmer. The downside is that this wheat may need to be cleaned before it can be stored or used. Once you start looking around, you will find many good sources for quality wheat. Soft wheat is lower in gluten (protein) and is ideal for pastries and fine flour. Hard wheat is higher in gluten, a naturally occurring protein, so it makes better breads and pasta. ![]() The Difference Between Hard Wheat and Soft Wheat We rotate through our wheat by using it on a regular basis. We store both red wheat and white wheat in our long-term food storage. Jonathan likes to use red wheat flour in his waffles. I prefer to use white wheat because I think it tastes better and is easier on the tummy than red wheat. ![]() White wheat is used in pastries, cookies, and crackers. It makes a soft loaf of bread and has less protein than red wheat. White wheat is milder and sweeter than red wheat. Red wheat is commonly used in cereal, tortillas, flatbreads, and all-purpose flour. It is higher in protein than white wheat and contains more gluten. Red wheat has a strong flavor and makes a good, hearty artisan loaf of bread. The Difference Between Red Wheat and White Wheat Purchase low moisture wheat and be sure to protect it from moisture in storage. Moisture levels at 20 percent may allow bacteria to grow.Moisture levels above 15 percent may allow mold to grow.Moisture levels above 12 percent causes chemical degradation.The moisture level should be less than 10 percent. Select varieties of hard red or white wheat for long-term storage.
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