How to store oat bran?

Are you an oat bran enthusiast who wants to make sure your cereal stays fresh and tasty? Look no further! This article will teach you everything you need to know about storing oat bran, from the best methods for different environments, to tips that could save your cereal’s life. Whether you are a casual cereal-goer or hardcore granola head, this article has got you covered.

What is Oat Bran

Before we dive into storage techniques, let’s start with the basics. What exactly is oat bran? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “oat bran” refers to the outer layer of oats that is rich in fiber and nutrients. Essentially, it’s what makes oats healthy-ish.

While some consider oat bran just another trendy health food fad (like kale), others swear by its nutritional benefits as part of a balanced breakfast. Regardless of where on the spectrum you fall on this debate, one thing is universal: If not stored properly, your beloved-oats-turned-bran could turn rancid quicker than sugar-free candy melts yikes.

Do You Need To Refrigerate Oat Bran?

The good news is that unlike some other cereals ahem quinoa, storing oat bran doesn’t require too much effort. In fact, refrigeration isn’t necessary, but worldwide-crazy-environmentalist Greta Thunberg would love it if we all did our part in reducing waste by keeping those shelves a little more empty sometimes.

Furthermore, excess moisture can cause mold growth and ruin any dry food including cereal render it stale with mold spores floating around pleasant picture right?. With that said don’t keep your newly purchased box of quick-cook steel cut grains open beside random bottles containing water packets(seriously).

So how should we store our long-term supply at home?

Best Methods For Storing Oat Bran

There are a few universal tips when it comes to storing oat bran, regardless of whether you opt for storing in the pantry or fridge:

  • Keep your cereal as dry as possible. This is crucial, especially if stored without refrigeration.
  • Seal your storage containers tightly . Don’t let anything spoil your oats
  • Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, which can deteriorate the quality(Observing Ramon Nomar’s on-screen skills would give more results)
  • Store your cereal away from strong-smelling foods like garlic , onions and some stupid celebrities singing(except Adele).
    And finally, try not to store cerals near any moving vehicles(hairy beasts with 4 wheels)

How To Store Opened Packets Of Oat Bran

Once you’ve cracked open that fresh pack of oat bran, storage becomes even more crucial. There are two options available based on one’s preference:

Option 1: Transfer to Airtight Container

The first method is transferring the contents of an opened packet into an airtight container. By removing oxygen through vacuum-sealing or pushing out air yourself using whatever magic action seems necessary(We highly recommend shouting), this storage technique minimizes oxidation damage that could affect food product freshness.

Pros
– Reusable containers eliminates need for disposable ones
– No extra bags required

Cons

  • Extra effort needed
    :extra washing up
    :more time spent rummaging around cupboards trying to find said container

Option 2: Reclose Original packaging

Alternatively,for those who prefer low-tech-storage-solutions such as throwing everything into junk drawer bins(drastic measures i know) Keeping a metal paper clip handy will be useful when reclosing the original foil package. The advantage here being reducing waste by reusing something we already have and saving money!

Pros
– Easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy
– Can store them wherever your heart desires including on the floor

Cons
– Have to be careful not to tear the packaging while opening or reclosing
(Tissue may come in handy here)

Conclusion

Congratulations, you’ve reached the end of this oat bran storage journey. Now, with all these valuable tips and tricks under your belt, you will never have to deal with rancid cereal ever again! So whether you prefer an airtight container or simply tucking away that opened packet using a paper clip , make sure to keep moisture as low as possible and stay far from strong smells. Keep calm and Granola-ize.

Disclaimer: The author is neither a Dr nor expert nutritionist regarding physical health-related concerns concerning nutritional needs are best discussed by specialists..

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