What is the typical expiration date for these? Have they been fresh? And what is the shelf life?
1992068
There really isn't an expiration date..not until there "snapped"....all the glow sticks I have purchased from this seller have always worked
60514
Sorry. I only used these the once and I didn't check for an expiry date. I've since switched to a brand carried by my local Whole Foods store, which is about the same thing. Did you check the bottom of the bottle? It may be there. Sorry I can't help you better.
911864
Hi. I ordered them this early year and they had an 8 year expiration date from 2013. Now I can't tell you if other companies who sell this same brand have the same. When you see the one you want, email them what expiration date you will recieve. They looked fresh and I only opened one and looked at it but of course did not use it. So they looked smelled fresh. Hope this helps
1825457
I've had unopened ones sitting around for a month or so now, and they taste exactly the same as the fresher ones. Opened, I'd say you still have at least a couple of weeks. They seem to be a largely dehydrated product, so from my experience they seem unlikely to perish for a really long time.
1672743
They are as advertised. They come with a 5 years shelf life. Other than that, I don't know what you mean by "are they new".
346074
Same concern I had, but am half-way through the bottles as the exp. date is 11/2014. In other words, they WERE within "date" and still fairly fresh! Hope this helps!?
785474
they are fresh & expires in July 2014. I would reorder it again in the future. Just be aware that not everyone has strong jaws to chew especially older folks.
826877
I honestly don't think they have a use-by date. They're wheat-based so I'd say they stay fresh for at least 4-6 weeks. I wish I could tell you more but my husband never lets them stay on the shelf too long. He eats them upwell within their expiration date!
266649
Didn't see an expiration date but my past experience says they are good for several years when stored properly. Too dry can make them brittle, too moist will shorten their life.
1210951
Guaranteed Freshness thru July 2016, but that is the sell by date. They should not expire for at least 12 mo. after that.
237413
I would think so as long as they have been kept in a dry place I've had mine for over 2 years I've kept them in mason jars though so I can see any decay and they seem to be fine and still taste fresh. I think because they are dried they have a substantial shelf life
667409
I have no idea what the shelf life is. I just buy about a 2 month supply at a time. Check the expiration date on the package.
1514197
I don't think there is a shelf life. I keep these in my garage in three-digit weather in the summer (Sacramento) and have not had any issues with spoiling or degradation due to the heat. There are a few left in the box and they have been through one summer and one winter so far with no issues.
1212459
I would leave them in the bag unopened. I believe the expiration date is several months. I did use mine within 1 few weeks. I would also think you could freeze them.
1243417
They are in nice sealed packages and I have had them for about 6 months, just opened one the other day it and still tasted great. I bet there is an expiration date on the package too.
1506417
I used mine on Sept 1, 2013 and then forgot about them until now. They were refrigerated the whole time but they did not hold up so I would suggest you order them fresh for best results.
2101694
I don't know I have not checked the expiration date but the bars tasted fine not stale. I buy only enough for a month at a time so I don't have a problem eating them. I can't find them in any stores near my home. I should be getting another delivery this week and I will check and fill out a review.