Refrigerating perique

[Tobaccofieldsforever]

I am currently drying some perique from WLT. Is it OK to keep the portion that I haven't got to yet resealed (binder clips on folded over bag) and in the refrigerator? I just want to make sure it won't damage or degrade the tobacco in any way. Thanks!

 

[deluxestogie]

I've kept WLT Perique in its previously opened bag in the fridge for a year or more. I remove as much air as possible, and clamp it shut with clothespins. Sometimes, I see increased yeast growth (dull, yellowish smudges), but this is most likely just the Pichia anomala that makes Perique into Perique.

I have some bags of WLT Perique that were shipped vacuum sealed, and left unopened in those bags for several years, with no problem.

I've actually found it much less fuss to just open a fresh bag of Perique, spread out all of it to dry for a couple of days, then bag the still whole leaves.

Bob

 

[Tobaccofieldsforever]

I've kept WLT Perique in its previously opened bag in the fridge for a year or more. I remove as much air as possible, and clamp it shut with clothespins. Sometimes, I see increased yeast growth (dull, yellowish smudges), but this is most likely just the Pichia anomala that makes Perique into Perique.

I have some bags of WLT Perique that were shipped vacuum sealed, and left unopened in those bags for several years, with no problem.

I've actually found it much less fuss to just open a fresh bag of Perique, spread out all of it to dry for a couple of days, then bag the still whole leaves.

Bob

Thank you very much for the quick response! Much appreciated! I was being somewhat lazy and didn't want to free up the space I would need to dry the whole thing out at once, but you're right. That would be the best way to do it.