Sws color change

Snufferdemedicis

When i received sws lundy foot and field of junipers they were light brown. Since i put them in the fridge their colors have changed they are more brown. Their textures has changed too it is not dry anymore and i can see some kind of balls I was wondering if it has molded it seems that when i put them in my tapboxes they go back to their natural colors after a while. So what do you think ?

Snufferdemedicis

Here is a picture

n9inchnails

It looks as though they are just gaining moisture from being in the fridge.  Snuff gets darker and clumpier the more moisture it has. Let it sit out for a bit to dry out and it should be as it once was and maybe tighten the tins tighter or put them in a baggie or other container because if its picking up moisture it could very well pick up other scents from your fridge.

smm

But don't fridges usually draw moisture out of things?

n9inchnails

generally yes but there are many factors that could cause a condensation build up in the fridge that would increase the humidity inside.

Snufferdemedicis

For the story I  put out some SWS Lundy foot again from the fridge.  It still has a darker color. I ve waited a week outside the fridge with the box sealed and it is still dark. 

However good news I put some in another container and some hours after it has just retrieved its original light brown color, dryness and taste !

So I think it is better and safer to keep them in the fridge as advised by SWS even if the color changes am I right ?

SammyD13

@Snufferdemedicis for toasts, I personally would do long-term bulk storage in the fridge and keep 2-4 weeks' worth in a (truly) air-tight container at room temp. Toasts do lose some of their flavor over time, and it seems a safe bet that refrigerating them could make that flavor last a little longer.

bob

I store my toast in a dark closet in jars. The one still has to be aired out before using because of the ammonia.