RADP / Pulse Nigeria > Lifestyle > Food Travel

How to keep your beans free of weevils

omotolani

March 6, 2018 4:48 PM

More often than not, especially with beans, when you buy these food ingredients in the market, it is already infested with weevils.

Preservation of Nigerian grains such as beans, rice, corn, millet is very important because of deadly weevils.

Recommended articles

food-travel-arts-culture Why the Nido and Cerelac sold in Nigeria is unhealthy
food-travel-arts-culture 5 key points to know about Tunde Onakoya's attempt to beat a chess world record
food-travel-arts-culture Lightning strike forces plane to land — this happens more often than you think

If not controlled, that weevil will multiply into a million weevils and finish up the beans. This is not so common with rice but it has been known to happen so when you experience such with rice and other grains, use the same process.

Beans Preservation

1. Put the grains in an airtight container, cover very well and place in your freezer. The cold temperatures of the freezer will destroy the weevils that are already in the grains.

2. My mum used to do this. Pour the grains into containers add dry cayenne pepper into the container, close tight and place the container in your store.

The hot and spicy pepper will suffocate the weevils, leaving your grains safe.

Note: Not too much pepper, please.

omotolani

Enhance Your Pulse News Experience!

Get rewards worth up to $20 when selected to participate in our exclusive focus group. Your input will help us to make informed decisions that align with your needs and preferences.

I've got feedback!