I would like to know what the shelf life is. If I order now, on sale, and store them until my wedding, which is 10months from now, will they still be usable?
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I have ad then for two months now and have no issue with them. I would store in a cool dark place. Keep them sealed up in the box taped closed. Happy wedding to you
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I had mine for a year and they still worked fine... you will love them. Congrats on the wedding...
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I just used some that were about 3 years old and they worked perfectly. Also, it was the exact same product as this listing, even the quantity. They were stored inside a house the whole time, we actually thought we lost them but found them again when we moved. We celebrated the new move by lighting off a few on the 4th of July. All of our new neighbors that spent lots of money on fireworks were impressed and amazed at the lanterns and came over to ask where we got them. They were disappointed when we told them we had ordered them online because they were hoping they could drive to the same fireworks stand and buy some. I just used some that were about 3 years old and they worked perfectly. Also, it was the exact same product as this listing, even the quantity. They were stored inside a house the whole time, we actually thought we lost them but found them again when we moved. We celebrated the new move by lighting off a few on the 4th of July. All of our new neighbors that spent lots of money on fireworks were impressed and amazed at the lanterns and came over to ask where we got them. They were disappointed when we told them we had ordered them online because they were hoping they could drive to the same... » Read More I just used some that were about 3 years old and they worked perfectly. Also, it was the exact same product as this listing, even the quantity. They were stored inside a house the whole time, we actually thought we lost them but found them again when we moved. We celebrated the new move by lighting off a few on the 4th of July. All of our new neighbors that spent lots of money on fireworks were impressed and amazed at the lanterns and came over to ask where we got them. They were disappointed when we told them we had ordered them online because they were hoping they could drive to the same fireworks stand and buy some. « Show Less
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I dont know that the shelf life would be a factor.. they are sealed in a plastic package...but the particular shipment we just got was not very good quality to begin with... the first batch of lanterns we ordered for our wedding were fantastic... they had a nice cardboard fuel pad that you simply lit after unfolding the lantern... this newer batch comes with the fuel packet seperate and it is simply a wax like block with fuel in it.. when lit, it melts and slides off the lantern... its neither safe nor effective in sending the lantern on its way up... we had one go into a tree and get stuck while flaming, and two of three we first set off lost the wax onto the deck where we were standing before they even airlifted... be careful in checking out the type of fuel packet before ordering.. it could be disappoionting during your time of celebration... Congrats on your wedding..
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I think so! It's just a candle that you light, so if you store it in a cool, dry place it should work. Keep it out of moisture because the lantern is a thin tissue paper. These were so much fun at my daughter's wedding.
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They were boxed quite well with tissue paper between each one, so I would think they should last for some time unopened or opened. They are also individually wrapped in plastic. They really are packaged well.
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Hi Jennifer,Each sky lantern is in its own packaging. They should be protected from moisture, and direct light. I recommend buying them missing two or three months for the wedding.
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I don't know. I usually use mine within a month or so and they are fine. They are individually wrapped in a "vacuum" type package so I am guessing they have a long shelf life.
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It depends on how you store them, and how much of a perfectionist you are. I vacuum seal them in quart mason jars as soon as I receive them, and store them in a low cool cabinet. They are fine for 6 months.
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Now is the time to buy them, before hot weather starts. They definitely won't go bad in 2.5 months if you keep them in a cool, dark place. One thing I suggest is open a couple on arrival to make sure they haven't been e posed to heat before they arrived you. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
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They are freeze dried so should last indefinitely if sealed. If left open, moisture could get in and cause spoilage.
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Not sure about the shelf life, but I've had mine up to two years if stored in a cool dry place .. maybe even longer, asthey are sealed in plastic....
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I had then on hand a short time, about two weeks and they were great. With them being made out of mostly sugar I would think they would have a good shelf life if kept air tight and in a cool place.Good Luck
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That I can't tell you - I bought these a couple years ago - Although they worked well, not sure of the shelf life - sorry!
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Look at the expiration date at the bottom of the box...then that's how long you can store them or use them before the said date.
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I have stored them in milk in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. I've heard they can go longer. I also have some frozen in milk also, as I've heard you can do (though I haven't tried using them yet.)
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Hi, shelf life is typically 1 year from time of purchase (but storing in colder places will help!)Thanks,Green Bulk team
709883
I have bought new sealed ones that were dried out, so I don't think the shelf life is very long. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
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My bag says to store in a cool dry place, and that they keep "best" in fridge or freezer. If you are thinking 25 years, then they would probably need to be frozen. The expiration date on my bag was stickered over, so I can't tell what it is. Maybe the manufacturer would have more precise info on shelf life.
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I kept them in my fridge, and I bought them in March and didn't finish them until June of the following year. They were just fine. No, I can't believe they can go bad.
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I would wait untilid Dec. I ordered about 6 weeks before I needed them. You should have a cool place to store
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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.
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The "date best used by" has always been at least one year from the date I've purchased these. I am not sure about the "shelf life" because they ALWAYS get eaten within a few months - I buy them by the case. I store them in the cupboard in the kitchen, and they have never lost their crispiness, flavor or any quality.