![]() Mycotoxins are present in many common food crops, particularly grains – it’s possible they are already present in our flour before it even reaches the supermarket shelves, but if allowed to go rancid, more may develop. There is, however, continued research and debate into the effects of mycotoxins on the human body. It’s up to you if you can stomach the thought of inadvertently eating one or two! Can Flour Go Bad And Make You Sick?Įating flour that has turned rancid is not a major health concern and should have no immediate effect on your health. ![]() The presence of flour beetles doesn’t mean your flour has gone bad – you can sift them and their eggs out, or pop the flour in the freezer for a few days to kill them. Strangely enough, weevils give of a minty odor when crushed, so try rubbing some flour between your fingers and having a sniff. There may be a fine layer of brownish dust over the surface of your flour as a giveaway. If you suspect you have weevils, you may need a magnifying glass to try and spot the tiny dots. These little bugs are very small – almost invisible to the naked eye – they like to live in dark, warm places and commonly make a home in stored goods in the pantry. It’s more likely that your flour will become infested with weevils or flour beetles long before it turns rancid. ![]() If you’re still not sure after smelling, take a pinch and put it on your tongue – you will probably pick up a bad taste slightly earlier than a bad smell develops. Get into the habit of smelling flour every time you use it, so you know what normal is and will more easily pick up when it’s going off. If you’re in a pinch, you can try these substitutes for flour. If you get any hint of sour, musty or rancid smells, your flour is most likely already bad. ![]() Flour has very little odor (depending on what kind of flour it is), but should smell fresh. The easiest way to know if your flour has gone bad is to take a whiff. ![]()
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