How long can you keep flour?

Do you still have the flour in its original container? If so, it should mention an expiration date--my bag of flour says good until Feb 23,2010--most flour will keep well for two years especially if its been in the fridge

until it starts to move on it's own. actually, flour may be stored for 12-18 months in a cool, dry place in an air-tight container. it may also be refrigerated or frozen, which extends it's life slightly. so I would say if it hasn't been more than a year, you should be good to go.

I keep mine in airtight tupperware storage containers, and I bake quite a lot, so never find a need to throw it out. I'm not even sure what the life of flour is. lol. Doesn't it get damp in the fridge? Brightest Blessings.

You'd want to consult with some "pros" on this, but if stored properly, flour can last virtually forever.

I think, better not to keep the flour that has been stocked and untouched for a month and a half or so. It tend to harden, means, it may lose its free-flow and you will also find some small black insects moving around here and there, althought they aren't too hazardous for health. Do read these blogs, they have quite a bit of information on the safe ways to store food :) http://www.ifood.tv/blog/store_food_properly_it_saves_big http://www.ifood.tv/blog/safety_measures_of_food

I think if it's more than 3 months then you have to throw it out, because it's no longer good for health.

What would you say if I told you I had a bag of flour in my apartment for half a decade before opening it? LOL Mom bought me some stuff when I moved in here, and I dind't touch it until after I got married, and my husband was in the mood to bake something. LOL It was still good, but once we opened the thing we used it up pretty quickly.

I didn't know there was an expiry date on flour

I would think as long as the flour remains white and has not changed color to a bit yellowish, it is safe for consumption. The other estimate is to look at the expiry date if there is. If not, check when is the manufacturing date. I would also throw the flour away if I see weevils hanging around.

I'm not sure. look at it . it gets mealy worms when it starts to go bad. I think that if it has been in your frig it is good for longer. I don't keep it long at all. 3 months tops and that depends on the storage.

If it is stored in your fridge, it should be fine for quite a while. Just make sure it is sealed up tight--I've heard that flour beetles can be quite a pain to get rid of!