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Title: Can pollen patties go bad?
Post by: dmyrix on August 25, 2008, 11:24:30 PM
I've noticed that my supplier recommends that I freeze unused pollen patties, but then I have to deal with unthawing, etc.  They come in a 12# roll.  I'm wondering if I can just keep them in the refrigerator, as I'm starting to use them now and will continue to do so throughout the winter.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Can pollen patties go bad?
Post by: Brian D. Bray on August 26, 2008, 12:33:45 AM
Quote from: dmyrix on August 25, 2008, 11:24:30 PM
I've noticed that my supplier recommends that I freeze unused pollen patties, but then I have to deal with unthawing, etc.  They come in a 12# roll.  I'm wondering if I can just keep them in the refrigerator, as I'm starting to use them now and will continue to do so throughout the winter.  Thanks!

feezing will arrest deterioration, refrigeration only slows it down.