Nuts and seeds rancidity

[m_langlois01]

I'm planning on buying foods in bulk from www.bulkfoods.com, but I was wondering how long does it takes before nuts and seeds become rancid if stored in an air-tight container in a cool/dry place (but not refrigerated)?

 

Is it the same with beans and grains?

 

Buying in bulk would cut the cost in almost half!

[Guest]

Beans and grains don't really get rancid they just won't sprout if they get old. As for nuts in a dry container they shouldn't get rancid they just get bland. I've eaten cashews older than your grandmother and they didn't taste much like anything. Oils are a different story though. I had a .5 liter of olive oil go bad on me once and I didn't notice. I poured it in a pan with garlic then poured it over my pasta. It tasted terrible then I checked the oil and it smelled really bad.

[cubby2112]

I have heard beans and grains are best within two years and nuts within one year, so long as they aren't omega-3-rich, which is supposed to make them less stable.

[andgbr]

that's awesome.. what a nice place to buy beans.. organic ones!

[m_langlois01]

So I guess I'll only buy bulk quantities of grains and beans...

 

Thanks for your input!

[HealthyElijah]

I always keep my nuts and seeds in the freezer for optimal freshness and to prevent rancidity. Sounds like you will not have this option though.