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Debby
182.5/162.8/130?140?
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LC (with a few sidetracks) since 1/12/03
Starting weight of 206.5

Debby, if the items don't smell rancid, I think I'd take a chance on them. They might have lost some vitamin values, but I'd be inclined to try them anyway, see how they taste. I've had vital wheat gluten in my freezer for a couple of years, and it seems to be ok. Your biggest problem is the oils in the nut meal going rancid, but if it's been refrigerated, I'd guess it's probably ok. Just trust your nose and taste buds.

Hope you're feeling better.

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Nita

I agree with Nita. You had your grains and seeds well wrapped and under refrigeration;they should be nutritious and wholesome for a long time. Perhaps some small vitamin loss, but still good. If your county (still) has an agricultural extension service, they may be able to give you an expert opinion on food storage issues.

Once, I had some flaxseeds in the refrigerator for over a year. Figuring, perhaps they may not be good yet, I put them out for the birds. The birds had no interest and the squirrels only a little; so the seeds just sat on top of the ground. Turns out they were quite fertile, sprouted on top of the soil, and quickly grew into a solid mass of flax flowers.

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~~~Teelbee
Back to GOAL!!!
start weight: 176/goal range: 137-134/now: 138
Reached goal in Aug. 2003 - 4rd year of maintenance.

I'm so glad this question came up. I have a batch of maggie's cereal that's been in the fridge in a big jar for four months or so. I was just wondering the other day if it would still be good. it smells fine so I'm gonna go for it

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Vickie