Sugar does not belong to perishable products - subject to storage conditions, it does not lose its qualities for 4-8 years and even after this period has expired remains edible. You can keep a sugar supply at home, most importantly, create the right conditions for it, then for several months or even years you do not have to worry before the onset of the homemade harvest season.
Can sugar be stored in bags?
Large stocks of granulated sugar can be stored in industrial containers - in the same bags in which you purchased it. However, in this case, it may be difficult to transport supplies even within the apartment - if necessary, it will be difficult for a woman or child to move a 50-kg bag. In addition, even unopened bags are not the most reliable protection against dirt and moisture, and after such a container is opened, dust, moisture and pests easily fall into sugar.
With prolonged storage, sugar in bags can also acquire a characteristic odor that many do not like. The exception is plastic bags of small volume (5-10 kilograms each) - they are almost impervious to moisture and odors.
If you have several bags, you can open one of them and pour sugar from it into more convenient containers, and put the rest in a cool, dry place - in a heated garage, in the pantry, on the balcony. It is best to store them not directly on the floor of the room, but on a small elevation - for this you can use a wooden pallet or boards. Under the bags left on the floor, it is better to lay a tarp or several layers of paper (old newspapers, pieces of wallpaper, wrapping paper are suitable).
