For the extra large slices, how are the packaged and how long do the wood slices stay good for?
1994428
They're packed in a plastic wrap. The bark does flake off if not handled with care. However, I used my piece to wood burn, then stain, and finally polyurethane finish. It will last a great long time for years of enjoyment. They're pre-dried prior to being shipped. Hope this helps.
1994429
Each slice of wood comes individually wrapped in shrink plastic. No idea how long the wood will last, but I've made a bunch of cribbage boards from it and they are all holding up fine after a few years. What i don't like about the basswood is that it is so incredibly porous. Any stain you put on it gets sucked clear through to the other side, so it takes a slug of stain to get color in the wood. And even after that, it took about four coatings of lacquer to get a nice smooth hard finish.
1994430
Each wood slice is wrapped and sealed individually and as far as I can tell they do not go bad or get old. I have had one for years and it looks the same as the day I got it.
1994431
When I received mine it was shrink wrapped. If they are inside and dry I would assume they would be good for a few hundred years.
899245
I have used hard wood chunks I got at Home Depot. They have cherry, hickory etc. I like it better than the compressed wood. Food taste better
1039484
Keep them well-wrapped and in your pantry and they stay juicy for up to 3 months. It's a good value!
32915
I stored it for a couple of months and had no problems. It still worked fine and tasted good. I just kept it in the original packaging.
634126
When you get the slabs, they recommend that they be stored in the lower part of fridge. I received these 2/21/2013 and still have one 2 lb. package left and it's still good. It's good bacon but a little hard for my cheap ($141.85) slicer but that didn't make any difference since I was using it to flavor pots of beans...I just chunked it up.
1277404
I dont have the package anymore but I would assume if you kept it wrapped well, it would last a bit past the expiration date...
931383
My assumption is they should last virtually forever, each package is sealed. I buy, and keep them for years.
1368168
I've kept them in a ziplock in the cabinet for about a year now and they're still good. I'm sure ideally you'd store them in the freezer, but cabinet works fine for me.
1195589
I've read that the shelf life is at least a year, most likely up to two if it is kept well sealed and in a relatively cool area. I've been impressed witht the packaging on BulkSupplemts products; they seal well and are not prone to ripping, so you should be good to have them sealed and in a cupboard for extended periods.
847764
Once it's opened, we keep it in a zip-lock bag in the frig up to a year with no problem. It's great to cook with - pancakes, cakes, as a thickening agent, so it doesn't last that long around our house. It's a GREAT product! Hope this helps! ( :
717566
We bought extra and emptied them into a 5 gallon bucket with a sealed lid and absorbent packs. I would expect them to last for years. The box is waxed like a milk carton though and they keep well on a shelf if kept dry. Like the other poster said they taste so good they won't last long anyway.
1467771
although I am no expert, I have kept them for a year and had no problems. For long term I use the seal a meal and keep in the freezer! Still tastes great.
520675
Tammy, I can't answer that question. I saw it and just knew I wanted to own it. I'm making preparation for when I'm able to bake in my very own kitchen again. I've not really been home since Hurricane Katrina. So once the slicer arrived I just put it in storage with the rest of my new home items. I never even opened the box. For all I know its just stuffed with parchment paper. Sorry, wish I could be of more help.Barbara in New Orleans
2122704
I didn't have any problems with packaging, it was perfect. The wood is splitting on some of the chairs. You must also rub it down with linseed oil, I do it twice a year.
1407601
As packaged they should last awile. If you open it to see what's in it, you might want to put it in the freezer. I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone.
1737592
I still have some left over from last year in an air tight container and they're still as fresh as the day I bought them, still crunchy. So it depends on how and where you store them. They are composed entirely of sugar which is effected by moisture and air. So its up to you on the shelf life. Put them in an open bowl in an even remotely moist environment and they wont last a week. Unless you like them without the crunch and soft.
2009953
The slices are quite thin: Just thick enough to hold together. I would estimate about 1/16 of an inch or possibly less. Think in terms of shaving rather than slicing.