It should be at a normal room temperature. For instance: not to cold but not too hot either. Just that normal amount.
No. It is flour and water.
Weavils can get in it.
The whole thing sounds like a wives tale. I can't see a bit of uncooked flour doing any harm at all, but I could be wrong!
Fresh cream
To prevent flour bugs from infesting your pantry, store flour in airtight containers, clean pantry shelves regularly, and freeze flour for a few days before storing it.
Gluten intolerance/allergy as well as yeast overgrowth in the gut can be aggravated by consumption of many grains, causing a multitude of symptoms. Flour can also be high in sodium and often products are flooded with additional products, like baking soda, which can cause water retention/swelling. White flour does many things to the body. Go for whole wheat for better health in the future. AND eating white flour RAW is toxic and poisonous.
Storing flour in the freezer is not recommended because it can absorb moisture from the air, leading to clumping and affecting its texture and quality.
Fresh cream. Tomatoes can also be a risk as salmonella can grow in them.
you should look for "whole grain flour"
Eating uncooked flour tortillas is generally not recommended, as they may contain raw flour that can harbor harmful bacteria, such as E. coli. While the risk is relatively low, it's safer to cook tortillas thoroughly to eliminate any potential pathogens. Cooking not only ensures safety but also improves the flavor and texture of the tortillas. It's best to enjoy them fully cooked to minimize any health risks.
The point of butter in white sauce is 1 - Taste, the butter gives a rich flavour. 2 - Moisture, to cook the flour in other wise the flour would be uncooked and the sauce would taste floury, rather than just having the flour as a thickener.
Regular bleached white flour.