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Nutrition’s Lindsay Malone shares tips for storing maple syrup, seeds and other staples

Media | August 24, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

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Real simple: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition, said maple syrup, nuts, seeds and certain nut butters should be refrigerated to prevent mold, rancidity and flavor loss. She also advises storing potatoes and onions separately in a cool, dark, ventilated place.

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