Dried Legumes
Chickpeas, beans, pinto beans, bulgur, rice, groats, red lentils, green lentils, and other dried food items are called legumes. Legumes, which are among the indispensable flavors of Turkish cuisine, contain many vitamins and minerals. Legumes, which are indispensable for adequate and balanced nutrition, should be stored under appropriate conditions. As the name suggests, legumes are dry foods and are prepared by drying. Therefore, they need to be stored under appropriate conditions. Legumes not stored under appropriate conditions will wrinkle, become damp, and mold. If the appropriate storage conditions for legumes are not provided, they will become infested with weevils.
How to Store Dried Legumes
Dried legumes are food items prepared by drying, so they need to be stored in a dry environment. The contact of legumes with air must be cut off. It is inevitable for legumes that come into contact with air to become infested with weevils or insects. Legumes should be stored away from moisture. The container in which they are stored should not absorb moisture. Moisture causes mold in legumes. The most suitable storage containers for dried legumes are glass jars and vacuum-sealed storage containers.
