Guest guest Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 In a message dated 6/25/2004 5:08:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, momazmat@... writes: > Perhaps, like all foodstuffs, there is a recommended freezing time before > nutritional values begin to break down? > I think its a moisture thing. Air, light and water create oxidation and breakdown of the vital compounds in whatever -- coffee, herbs, etc. A freezer handles light and if you package it correctly, air. The enemy is then moisture. Personally I put things in FULL glass jars and store in the freezer. But not forever. n, I was told by one of the premium coffee companies in NYC ( back when we drank coffee) to store it in their packaging additionally sealed in a plastic freezer bag with all the air removed. Worked great. We rotated through the coffee in about 4-6 months, and we thawed a pound at a time. BTW the other issue, now I think about it is the number of sides available for oxidation. Beans oxidize more slowly than ground coffee. Vince's seeds are more stable than ground herbs, etc. A side of meat is more stable than a pound of hamburger, etc. (atlanta) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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