In the summer season, to get rid of the hassle of kneading the dough again and again, people knead the dough more than once. Store this flour in the refrigerator and use it again and again. But the problem arises when the flour turns black within a few hours in the refrigerator and a thick layer of blackness accumulates on it. Seeing the blackness of the flour, one does not feel like eating it at all and its roti also becomes black and tastes bland. But do you know why flour kept in the refrigerator turns black? Actually, when the flour comes in contact with air, the enzymes present in it react with oxygen, which is called oxidation.
How to keep flour fresh
If you want to keep the flour fresh for a long time, then you can adopt the tips mentioned here. These tips can prove effective in keeping the flour fresh.
use of oil or ghee
To keep the dough fresh, after kneading it, apply a little ghee or oil on it. It does not allow the flour to oxidize.
Use of airtight containers
If you are storing flour in the refrigerator, use an airtight container. If the container is loose, the flour will turn black due to the air in the refrigerator.
Use aluminum foil
To keep the dough fresh for a long time, keep it wrapped in aluminum foil.
use of cotton cloth
Keeping the flour covered with a wet cotton cloth prevents it from spoiling quickly. They remain fresh for a long time and do not turn black.
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