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The only problem would be if you told anyone about it. It is just a little extra protein. That may upset some people, but if you run the flour through a shifter, that should get rid of most of the weevils and there are no diseases carried by weevils. People may not want to think about it, but we all eat a fair amount of bugs every day. The USDA even has an acceptable amount of bug content in breakfast cereal.
If you absolutely must use the flour, a very fine sieve should separate out the weevils. Freeze the flour for at least two days first, to kill the insects.
However if you can simply buy more flour, do so: any large infestation can affect flavors.
If weevils are a recurring problem for you, wrap your flour packages in plastic and keep them in the fridge. Because the weevils could well be invisible but present before you buy the flour or other dry goods, freeze the package for two days before refrigerating; this will kill off any eggs or larvae.
When you find weevils present in dry foods, wrap the package in plastic and dispose in the bin. You must also vacuum the cupboards where the weevils were found and then wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo, but they might give a nice crunch to your bread. A little extra protein there.
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How do weevils form in flour?
Weevils form in flour because the adults lay their eggs in the flour. During manufacturing, the government regulations allows a certain percentage of weevil eggs in the flour.
How do you get rid of weevils?
If they're in your flour, you can sift them out and then put the flour in an airtight container.
Can you bake with organic soy flour?
Yes, you can bake with Organic Soy Flour, it is a good alternative to regular flour if you have gluten allergies, as Soy Flour is Gluten Free.
Is it harmful to eat food infested with weevils?
no. weevils are not harmful. If it is found in flour, then start over with cooking
What do flour weevils look like?
No. A weevil is a type of beetle and a flour mite is a (smaller) pest which is greyish white.
What are the classification of bake products?
Flour
Can you bake with just soy flour?
Soy flour is an acceptable substitute in many recipes.
Can you bake rice flour in a microwave oven?
yup
What is the purpose of white flour?
The purpose of white flour is to bake with or to thicken in recipes. This can be used in limitless ways.
How many bread rolls can you bake out of EKG flour?
It depends how much flour, and other ingredients, you have
What is bake in baking?
The 'bake' bit of baking is the act of placing the flour based foods you have made into an oven to cook.
How do you make americain style pancakes?
using flour, water and/ or use Bisquick flour and water or milk the n you bake it.
