Flour in the freezer, this very simple gesture saves your life in 1 minute: try it and you will see

This is why keeping flour in the freezer will prevent you from throwing it away because of the little butterflies that nest inside.

Flour is a food product obtained by grinding cereals or other products. In particular, there are two types of flour widely used in Italy: soft wheat flour and durum wheat flour. While the first is native to the central north, the second is native to southern Italy and is where semolina comes from.

Wheat grains are composed of bran, germ and endosperm. The bran is the external part and is what contains the vitamins. Germ that is eliminated industrially because it reduces the preservation capacity of the flour. It is the endosperm that contains the protein part and the starch.

There are several types of flour: 00, 0, type 1 and type 2 as well as whole wheat flour . The latter is the most complete from a nutritional point of view. Rich in fiber and mineral salts, it contains a lot of vitamin B, antioxidants, iron and essential fats.
How to store flour? The trick to prevent it from spoiling

Flour is never lacking in Italian homes and is essential for the preparation of many dishes, just think of homemade pasta or pizza dough. But it can also be used as a thickener in sauces or dessert creams. In short, it is an ingredient that is always present in the kitchen.
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