Every smart shopper realizes
that when buying food,
wholesomeness —lack of foreign
materials and absence of mold—is
of primary importance. However,
millions of dollars spent on grains,
edible seeds and processed foods
are lost each year because proper
home storage techniques have
been overlooked. After you obtain
a high quality product, preserve its
nutrition and palatability by con
sidering the following points
before you place it on the shelf.
•Rotation: A “first in/first out”
rotation system reduces the
chance of insect, rodent, or chemi
cal spoilage.
•Air; Most foods contain some
fat. Fat oxidizes when in contact
with air, producing rancid odors
and flavors. As a result, the nutri
tional value decreases, and the'
product may become slightly tox
ic. To slow the development of
rancidity, fill storage containers,
make them as airtight as possible
and store them in a dark, cool
place.
•Light: Sunlight bleaches food
stored in clear packages, destroy
ing the food’s pigments, flavor,
and texture. It can cause vitamins *
to lose their activity. Never store
foods packaged in clear containers
in a sunlit area, even if the sun
light hits them for only a few
minutes a day.
•Heat: Heat speeds up chemical
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reactions that destroy color, fla
vor, texture, and nutritional value
in store foods. Shady, indoor, or
underground storage reduces heat
influence. Refrigeration is one of
the easiest and best methods of
food preservation.
•Moisture: A certain amount of
moisture helps maintain the qual
ity of many foods, but an increase
in moisture facilitates insect,
mold, and bacteria growth in
packaged foods. A dry storage
place and proper packaging will
keep the right amount of moisture
in and excess moisture out.
•Storage containers: The best
containers are made of glass, met:
al or rigid plastic. Containers
should retain natural moisture and
food colors while keeping out
insects, rodents, mold, dust, air,
and light. Avoid wooden or paper
containers where moisture is a
problem. Use metal containers
only in dry areas and store glass
containers where they will be safe
from breakage. Also remember
that rodents and insects can pene
trate wood, cardboard, and thin
plastic.
Common household foods such
as grains, cereals, packaged mix
es, cookies, pasta, dried fruits and
spices, red pepper, paprika and
chili powder are highly attractive
to insects and invite insect infesta
tion. To ensure that these foods
remain insect-free, consider the
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following measures before storing
them in your home.
•Inspect food before you buy. If
you find evidence of insects, take
the product to the grocer. This will
prevent infestation of other
packages.
•Buy quantities that can be used
quickly, unless planning to
repackage or freeze.
•Transfer foods' to glass or met
al containers that can’t be pene
trated by insects. Jars with screw
on lids are best
•Clean all grains and edible
seeds to remove dust and broken
seeds. Fanning or sieving will
remove most foreign materials.
Store these foods in airtight con
tainers, place in a cool, dry place
and check periodically.
•Keep storage and counter areas
clean. Do not allow food particles
to accumulate on shelves or in
cracks. Vacuum storage area with
a crevice tool that reaches into
cracks. If this is not possible, use a
brush or cloth. Do not use soap
and water. This will wash food
particles into crevices and cracks
where they can develop mold.
•Clean under stoves, refrigera
tor and other large appliances
regularly.
•Check dog, cat and bird food
regularly. These products may
contain insects that will attract
others into your home.
Berks County Society of Farm *** ™ embcrs 8““*
Women Group 1 enjoyed their a‘®n°ea
annual Christmas party with din- Pomsetuas and fruit baskets
ner at the Stagecoach Stop were dtstnbuted by Group 1 to
Restaurant Maidencreek. Nine- anous shut-ms during the holi
day season.
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Lancaster Society of Farm T w ,
Women No. 8 met on December Ch Jean Moyer wa ? B u sf «P“ ker :
13 at the home of Vemetta Wal- * avc an enjoyable talk of
lander of Maytown. Carol Com- Chrrnmas *me legends. The next
pton gave devotions. Hostesses meenng w.l be on February 14. at
were Elaine Fuhrman, Ruth New- ?!' ' ohns Lutheran Church ,n
comer and Vemetta Wallander. Maytown '
Berks Society 3
Groups 3 of the Berks County
Society of Farm Women held its
Christmas banquet for members
and guests at Schaeffer’s Family
Restaurant, Boyertown. Secret
pals were revealed and new ones
selected.
Officer for 1996-1997 were
installed following the business
meeting. They are president May
etta Shane; vice-president Joan
Berks Society 6
Members of the Berks County
Society of Farm Women Group #6
held their November meeting in
the home of Marian Gehris, Oley.
The members made Christmas
favors for Meals on Wheels. Mon
teary donations were given to the
Hamburg Center and Santa’s Cor
ner at Berks Heim.
Betty Naftzinger entertained
members, husbands, and guests at
the Christmas party held at Crys-
York County Farm Women’s members making a total of 17.
Group 26 met at the residence of The State Convention will be
Martha Huston on December 12 held on January Bat the rorum in
for the annual Christmas party. Harrisburg and the banquet will be
Betty Bertolette was co-hostess, held at the Radisson Penn Harris
Each member brought a covered in Camp Hill. Incoming president
dish. .Athena Beshore, Jan Sechler, and
Outgoing president Doris
Beshore conducted the business
meeting.
Martha Huston gave the Bible
reading.
There were 15 members attend
ing and Susan Anthos and Doris
Goodlandcr were sworn in as new
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Loeb; secretary Regina Moyer;
treasurer Wendy Shane; corres
ponding secretary Lora Oswald.
Several members attended the
annual state convention in Harris
burg on January 8.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mary Hill, Fourth
Street, Boyertown. The Society’s
constitution and by-laws will be
reviewed.
tals Springs Family Restaurant.
Wendy Lingle, the county presi
dent installed the newly elected
officers. State President Dorothy
Strieker was also in attendance,
and spoke to the group about her
job and family. Gifts were
exchanged and door prizes were
given out
The January 1996 meeting will
be in the home of Barbara Kel
chner, Oley.
York Society 26
Susan Anthos will attend as
delegates.
The January meeting will be
held on January 16. Members will
go to the Casablanca Restaurant
for lunch and then to Yocumlown
Church for the business meeting.
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