We have very limited storage space: I’ve just moved my canned goods to a few shelves in our living room/kitchen/diningroom. They aren’t in direct sunlight— is indirect light an issue? My partner suggested putting curtains up, but I’ve found if we can see the canned goods we’re more likely to use them.
Thanks!
by Snickrrs
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Optimally you want a cool, dark, dry place
Best practice is keeping them in a dry and dark place with constant temperature. Even indirect sunlight can cause temperature fluctuations, which can compromise your canned food.
Best is a cool, dark, place. The more constant the temp, the better.
What if you used a blackout curtain like [this?](https://www.amazon.com/Curtains-Pattern-Blackout-Bedroom-Kitchen/dp/B0C8YSW1WV?th=1)
It will be fine. At worst instead of starting to lose flavor in X months it will lose flavor in Y months. It isn’t going to kill you.