Submitted by Eldemila on June 3, 2008 - 6:23am
Does anyone know what the shelf life should be for diastatic malt powder? I had my Mom bring some back for me a couple years ago - never used it but vacuum bagged it. Just wondering if it's still any good - is there even any way to test it to tell?
THANKS!
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Hard to tell
If it's packaged in the U.S. it should have a "do not sell after" date or "use before this date for best results" stamped somewhere on the container. Sounds like you vacuum sealed it in plastic with something like a foodsaver. Did you keep it in either the fridge or freezer? I keep mine in the freezer where it lasts a very long time.
Howard - St. Augustine, FL
taste it and see
Make a little dollar pancake (water, pinch of salt and stir to thick but runny consistancy) and fry it and see if it gives off any bad odors. It will be a tough little thing but you can taste it this way too.
Mini O
It seems it was purchased in
It seems it was purchased in bulk, so no idea how old it was originally, and now I've had it for a few years. Haven't kept it freezer, just vac packed and kept in the cupboard.
But technically, if you bought some pre-packed, what's the average use by date, if there is one?
Go for it
If I were not sure of its age I would toss it, particularly if it came in bulk. In bulk you can't tell how long it's been sitting around before you bought it. But like Mini O said, you could taste it and if it tastes o.k. (not rancid) you could try using it in a loaf or two of bread. If you buy new be sure to get a dated package and keep it in the freezer.
Howard - St. Augustine, FL