spoiling? Does anyone know how long an opened container of Tart Is Smart will last before spoiling in the refrigerator? thanks.
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Like the other poster said, my bottle was in the fridge for at least a year before I started using it, and I had already opened it. It was fine. So long as you keep it refrigerated it will last a very long time. I am guessing the acidity level and the fact that it is concentrated, is what helps keep this fresh.
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I just opened a fresh bottle, and the product was spoiled. It smelled like vinegar and it even bubbled. I have had maybe 15-20 bottles so far, and this is the first time that happened. However, with the hefty price tag of $30, this should not happen at all...
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I haave had a open bottle in my refrigerator for ten years. Keep forgetting to use it. Tried it today and it still tastes good.
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I'm just about done with my first bottle which I received 3 months ago. I opened it first day I got it and have used it once or twice daily since. I've kept it in the fridge, and it's still in great shape. Ready to order bottle #2.
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I have had no problems with it spoiling if it's good when it is opened. However, my last bottle (I have ordered several) was spoiled when I opened it. Bizarre. And frustrating as there is no returning it.
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I have been getting cherry juice in the concentrate for years. One seller said it will stay good for 1 month after opening in the fridge. Also this can be put in the freezer and will stay good for a year, and it will pour right out of the freezer so I never have to thaw it out. This is what I do since it takes me a month to finish a quart bottle.
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It says in the listing, "Store up to 1 year. If jars do not completely seal, refrigerate and consume within one week. Serve it! Pour into containers and let cool. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Refrigerate up to 1 week." But I have canned many things that last longer than a week in the fridge once opened. I think it would depend on how well they were processed, how clean the utensils that are dipped in it during use are, and how well it is sealed up in the fridge. Those practices will help it last longer.
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All I can say is, I checked my "Best by" date and it was 12/14. I will probably go through a case by then. A biiger question is: Does it have to be refrigerated after opening. I don't know, probably not. I base that on the facts that 1) there is not a lot of refrigeration in S. Viet Nam and, 2) It is fermented. Nonetheless, I do keep mine in the fridge once the bottle is opened. I go through it pretty quick since it goes in 90% of what I cook.
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T. Hanson, according to my research on-line, it depends on how and where you store the dried fruit. In pantry, cellar, etc. should last 6-12 months; refrigerator should last 1 to 2 years; freezer - indefinite. When I get these, I put 1 to 2 cups in my Food Saver machine (vacuum sealer) and seal them up, keeping them flat, then I stack them in a paper lunch bag - lying down on the counter - then, I stand the bags in my freezer. When I want them, I take out one "sealed" bag and let it come to room temperature, open it up and enjoy the best dried cherries and blueberries I have ever had. I have had some in the freezer for over a year now and used them during the holidays. You would have thought I had just received them. Traverse Bay is an exceptional product!! I hope this helps - if you have a more specific question, please post it!
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I store the tea in my pantry, some in a glass jar, the rest in it's bag. I purchased it a year ago and it's still fine. Great smoky flavor. One of my favorites. Hope you enjoy it. I don't know about storing in the fridge. (I wouldn't).
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The recommendation is to use it within 3 months after opening though I have never had one last that long to test it. I never refrigerate. I recommend buying the smaller jars so that it is used up well before you reach that time frame.Unopened it should last you a year in the pantry. Always use a clean dry utensil to scoop.
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what is the best way to store? in the past a drop of water in a bag in the fridge would keep it moist to pop better, any other suggestions about best storage re: freshness:-)
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Label says "for best results, refrigerate after opening". Apparently it lasts a very long time.My mistake. It says 6/15/15 which would be about 2 years after purchase.
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I got it the Dried Montmorency Tart Cherries over one month now and I used 1 bag and still keep the remaing in their containers . It seem very good so I don't think I need to lay it in the refrigerator.
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Personally, I kept my first bag for 3 years (or longer) on the lower door shelf of my refrigerator and had no problems, at all! My second bag I kept for almost 2 years in the same place. I still tasted the strong brute flavor in my homemade ice cream and brownie recipes, which are chemical free. Love it! I didn't pay attention to expiration dates--just experimented for myself. If it had to stay 5 years in my fridge, I'd still use it. That's how confident I am in this product, based upon my usage. Hope this helps.
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it says on the bottle - somewhere- top refrigerate after opening. No preservatives, remember?How long does it keep? Dunno.
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After you open the container keep it in the fridge. If it is kept cold, clean and protected (sealed) it may last 6 to 8 months.Jose San Honorio
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Specifically in the Drogheria & Alimentari, it is a date before which the flavor would be guaranteed at its peak. I have however actually used a few jars of this that were "lost" and were 6 years after their data - and their quality was not really affected. Of course, you should be careful to consider that it was at least stored in a dry environment as moisture could cause spoilage - but it would be noticeable. If it's within a couple years and shelf stored it should be ok IMHO.
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I always refrigerate mine after opening, once I didn't and got mold growing on top, so every since in the fridge it goes once opened...plus it gives it a better shelf life, and keeps the nutrients intake. . .
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Hello,This is a product that is best used while fresh. When properly stored, you may look forward to a shelf life of at least a week.Thank you!
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Sealed, it stays fresh pretty much as long as you would want, even if not kept in the refrigerator. I've never had any go bad, but I would guess months. Open, it will dry out, but I don't expect it to spoil.
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We use this powder solely for tea. I am sorry, cant answer the first question. Never made any milk. But I am sure, it depends how thick you like your milk. We leave our can in the fridge. This big container once opened keeps fresh for over 6 mnths in fridge. My husband and I use about 2 tps for each cup of tea. So it lasts longer...definitely does not spoil if refrigerated. Hope I answered your question....glad to be of help.