Problems with buying bulk quinoa?

lporter229

Has anyone had a bad experience with bulk quinoa? Twice I have bought it from bulk bins (from two different stores) and I have ended up with pantry moths both times, with the quinoa being the obvious source. If I buy it prepackaged from Costco or Kroger, I have never had a problem. It's much cheaper in the bins, but I don't really want to invite pests into my house. I am wondering if I just got unlucky or if this is a common thing?

juggernaut1974

lporter229 wrote: »

Has anyone had a bad experience with bulk quinoa? Twice I have bought it from bulk bins (from two different stores) and I have ended up with pantry moths both times, with the quinoa being the obvious source. If I buy it prepackaged from Costco or Kroger, I have never had a problem. It's much cheaper in the bins, but I don't really want to invite pests into my house. I am wondering if I just got unlucky or if this is a common thing?

How do you store it? I generally buy it in bulk, but then transfer it into a 'tupperware' like sealed container for storage.

lshapard

I seal it as well in a air tight container. Same for all flours and sugars.

lyttlewon

I have never experienced moths buying bulk quinoa.

lporter229

Yes, I store it in an air tight container as well. Same with all of my dry pantry goods. I think that the moth larvae must be in the quinoa when I bought it.

DisneyDude85

Interesting. I haven't had any issues with moths in my quinoa. You may want to let the store you bought it at know. Although, now it may be too late.