What does the cryptic crossword clue "Issued blood without too much kept stored (7)" mean?

The definition is "kept stored". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OTT (synonym="over the top") in BLED (synonym="BLED") = BOTTLED; definition: "kept stored" The answer is BOTTLED.

Issued blood without too much kept stored (7)

Times Cryptic #28857 | 15 Across | 2024-03-06 flower

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