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Kneaded Dough Shelf Life: Flour dough should usually be used within 6 to 8 hours. If kept in the fridge, the flour can be used for 1-2 days. If the smell of sourness starts coming from the flour, then it is a sign of malfunction.

The dough should be used in a few hours after kneading.
Highlights
- The dough should be used in 6-8 hours.
- The flour in the fridge is safe for 1-2 days.
- Poor flour can cause food poisoning.
Tips to use atta: To make roti or paratha, the dough is often dumped in the houses every morning and evening. Once the dough is kneaded, it is used shortly after. Many people knead the dough and keep it in the fridge and use it for one or two days. Health experts believe that people should use within a few hours after kneading the dough, otherwise it can deteriorate and can damage the health. If you also keep using the dough for several days, then change this wrong habit immediately.
Now the question is, how many days can the flour last on keeping the fridge? According to the experts, if the dough is kept in the airtight container in the fridge, it can be kept safe for 2 days. However, in later days, the design and taste of the flour may change in comparison to the first day. While keeping in the fridge, it is also necessary that the dough is covered with a dry cloth or plastic sheet, so that moisture or smell does not enter it. If the light goes here and the fridge keeps on closing, then the flour will not last more than 1 day in such condition. It is better that you use it within 24 hours.
If you eat bad flour, what problems can happen? According to doctors, mildew or bacteria can grow in bad flour, which can cause food poisoning, stomach pain, vomiting or diarrhea. Especially in summer and rain, people should use fresh flour and avoid stale flour. If the dough smells smells or it feels sticky, then it should be thrown immediately. Remember that a small negligence can cause great harm to your health.
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Amit Upadhyay is working as a senior sub-editor in the lifestyle team of News18 Hindi. He has about 8 years of experience in print and digital media. He writes stories on the topic related to health and lifestyle. ,Read more
Amit Upadhyay is working as a senior sub-editor in the lifestyle team of News18 Hindi. He has about 8 years of experience in print and digital media. He writes stories on the topic related to health and lifestyle. , Read more