Why is buying 5 lbs a good idea? Where's the savings? Five One-lb is cheaper and will stay fresh longer, duh.
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I have purchased both presentations. It makes sense when you consume a lot of Spiraluna and travel overseas for an extended time. 10 pounds in 2 containers is easier to claim as personal consumption than 10 glass jars. Not to mention more compact and easier to pack.
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Normally I buy the large 5lb plastic jar (tub) which I store in the refrigerator after opening. If you don't have one, try Tupperware or gladware.
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I agree. Thai Kitchen or Native Forest are better choices (although Thai Kitchen isn't a 'healthy' brand per se). I buy Whole Foods brand (organic) by the case from one of their local stores. Much cheaper and better than Natural Value.
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You have plenty of time. I just bought a can from a store about 2 days ago and it says "best used by November 1st, 2016". Since the can is only 1 lb, it goes very quick. Unfortunately I have not seen them make it in a larger size. Hope this helps!
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Mine was less than $20 for the 1 pound bottle. Search for the best price, there are some sellers out there that are charging a lot more, as it is hard to find in retail stores.
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You always have to watch the weights and the pictures. You can tell by the price too. It is always confusing and takes some time to choose the size you want. I go by the product heading 456 grams is the 1 lb size. It is running about $11.00. The 8oz is about $8.00. So if you like the tea go for the 1 lb or 456 gram. It is the best price. I sort of ignore the pictures. I have an Amazon store and putting up products is a real chore as the pictures all have to be Photoshopped (they must have white edges). I think they just put up any picture that they have.
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That is what the pricing says. It's a good product so after very careful consideration I would suggest buying one today ....and one tomorrow ....and one the day after that if you want. LMAO
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I have the 5 lb This is the 4 lb . An inspection and refill is 30 dollars for the 5 lb . Now what to do with the old one?
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Unless you have a lot of veggies to pack into it I'd start off with the 5L size. The bigger the crock the heavier it is empty and when loaded its really, really a back breaker! So don't try to heft it from the floor without help (unless you lift weights). If you want to produce more you can always get a second 5L, that way you can have several different recipes going at the same time. Hope this helps a bit...
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donot buy that weight vest. you can buy better ones at big five. please dont take the same mistake i did. thank you!
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As a cook I've learned, if something tastes good and you will use a lot, go bigger. That way you don't have to refill as often. I have a large family and it comes in handy on holidays.
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I buy five bags sugar, last me about 7 months. I store it in cool place, and I have no problems . I will be buy another five bags in a few weeks. I have a large jar Treavana it came with 3 lbs sugar. I have on display with my pots
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I bought two 4 pound packages in January 2014. I refrigerate the opened bag, and the unopened bags are stored in my cooler basement. The bags have a 'sell by' date of 12/12/15 and do indicate that it keeps best refrigerated or frozen, but I think as long as they are not opened, they should be fine on shelf. Considering how long they might sit on a retailer's shelf, I think regular storage is fine as long as used by sell by date. I have not had any problems with this approach, and consume about one bag per month.
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I keep one portion in a sealed container in my kitchen. The rest I put in gallon freezer bags in the freezer. I usually use the entire 25 pounds in less than a year and have never experienced any loss of freshness or quality. The flour can probably last indefinitely if stored properly in the freezer.
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The one pound disposable canisters are expensive by volume, and wasteful in general. I picked up a 4 foot adapter hose and bought a 5 and 11 pound refillable container. You can use the regular 20 pounders, but the little guys are easier if my wife wants to lug one around. We use it to grill on the patio quite often, and that 11 pound tank lasts most of the summer.
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looks like they also differ in weight the 15.00 is 5 lbs. compared to the 25.00 one being only 1 pound
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