While paper flour bags may elicit some feelings of nostalgia, a big reason they remain is the material's breathability.

In the 1930s, wheat producers in the United States printed floral designs on flour sacks so consumers could recycle the material as clothing. Rating: True ...

It's true that paper bags are kind of a pain. They rip easily, leaking their contents onto your counter, and once you open the bag, you can't just roll it up to keep the flour fresh.

There’s actually a very good reason why flour is packaged in paper bags. Paper bags breathe, allowing air to circulate. For many foods, exposure to air is a big negative, because you want to ...