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http://www.chsugar.com/consumer/faqs.html#q01What is the shelf life of sugar?
Sugar, properly stored, has an indefinite shelf life because it does not support microbial growth. Because C&H harvests its sugar cane year-round, you can expect optimum freshness and flavor at the time of your purchase.
How should I store my C&H Granulated Sugar and C&H Powdered Sugar?
Moisture makes granulated sugar hard and lumpy. Once this happens, there is no way to adequately restore it. Always store granulated sugar in a covered container in a cool, dry area.
Store powdered sugar in a cool, dry location (not the refrigerator). When it gets moist, it develops lumps. And because of its physical properties, it tends to absorb strong odors – it can even absorb odors through the package.
How should C&H Brown Sugar be stored?
Air hardens brown sugar. Store it in a cool, moist area in a covered container. If that’s not possible, store the entire container in a second canister with a tight-fitting lid. You can also empty the sugar into a rustproof container (or a heavy, moisture-proof plastic bag) and keep it tightly closed. Even though the shelf life of brown sugar is indefinite, it’s best to use it within six months of purchase for maximum flavor. Don’t store brown sugar in the refrigerator. However, if you are in a very dry area or are going to keep it for a long time, you may want to freeze it. To use frozen sugar, thaw it for two or three hours. If ice crystals form after long freezer storage, gently stir the sugar as soon as it thaws to prevent pockets of moisture from causing damage. (Note: C&H's 2 lb. brown sugars are now packaged in a popular zip-pack container.)
How do I soften C&H Brown Sugar?
When brown sugar hardens, it loses its natural moisture. Here are some suggestions to restore the moisture and soften the sugar:
If you need to use hard brown sugar immediately, remove it from the package and heat it in a 250-degree oven. Watch it carefully. As soon as it’s soft, measure the amount you need right away because it will again harden as it cools. Please use caution. Oven heated sugar is very hot!
To soften brown sugar in a microwave, place it in a microwave-safe container, cover loosely with a wet (but not dripping) white paper towel, set the microwave on high, and check the sugar every 30 seconds. Again, microwave-softened sugar hardens as it cools so microwave only the amount of sugar you need. And it’s very hot. Please use caution.
Time permitting, place the hardened brown sugar in a rustproof container with a dampened – not dripping wet – white paper towel or napkin placed over a small piece of plastic wrap or foil on top of the sugar. Cover tightly. Remove the paper towel after the sugar absorbs the moisture and softens (about two days) and tightly reseal the container.
We have a few large cases of sugar packets from them that are stored away.
Consider jars of honey, or even a beehive, if you have even a little bit of room, even in the city.
Another item of great value is molasses..stores forever
Yeah, I think honey strores forever, too. I love molasses (ever have Shoofly pie?) but some folks can't stand it.Originally Posted by Thebastidge
Keith
Molasses can be used in all sorts of baking.. I make a mean pumpkin cookie recipe with a little molasses and whiskey in the icing.. even my wife loves it, and she hates molasses
Pumpkins are easy to grow and canned pumpkin is pretty cheap if you get it on sale
i love it! blitz you should bake everyone a batch of SHTF molasses pumpkin whiskey cookies...lmao
eff sugar...grow fruit
I only bake for hot chicks
touche
I need that recipe. Tell you what, I WON'T show up at your door in a string bikini IF you post that recipe here.
Keith
Strong incentive program you got going on there !
+1 on honey... they have taken jars of honey out of pyramids in egypt 3000 years later opened them up and eaten some and it tasted good. Sugar pretty much lasts forever as long as you keep it away from water (being moist isn't an issue, because it will dehydrate any bug that tries to grow in it). Sugar, much like salt affects isotonic balance and can be used for dehydrating meats and as a pre-smoking treatment.
Sugar, salt. spices, vinigar, bleach are good barter items
I am SHOCKED!!!! SHOCKED I say, to hear anyone promoting molasses. Do you KNOW how many moles have to die to make one bottle of molasses?????
You keep buying the moleASSES and i'll keep buying the rest of the mole.
No moles were harmed in the making of this molasses !
Another item that ran out fast in WW2 is booze. Now if you want a recipe to attract the hot hillbilly girls, stock up
I was always told by the folks at the LDS canneries that you should not put o2 absorbers in with sugar. It supposedly turns the sugar into a brick and you will never get it out of the can. That said, I like the idea of having lots of honey. You can use it in a lot of things and its a bit better for you than processed cain sugar, or so I am told. Have some of each and you will be good to go. That reminds me, I need to get some more honey.
This.
Honey is twice as sweet, and does not expire or mold. Assuming your honey is pure and not cut with water or cane sugar like some commercial brands are.
+1 Do not put 02 absorbers in sugar. It will turn into a brick. But sugar sealed in mylar will last for decades, so buy it while it's still "cheap". JP Morgan took physical delivery of 1 million tons of sugar this month. Google it if you feel the need to, but the retail price will soon hit the shelves.
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