Kind bars consistently stale, no longer recommend: Time to make a fresh batch guys, how long are you going to keep passing off these old bars?
133049
I agree. Have you contacted KIND? The last box I ordered from Amazon was stale (nuts going bad) and I just ordeed two boxes from REI and into the same thing. KIND should know. I let them know of my experience
683489
I had the same problem with a raw bar, but a different brand. Turns out it was mold starting to form. When I called customer service, they advised me to store the bars in the fridge in the future. Again, different brand, but hope I could help!
965208
I'm not an expert in this field, but I do know they will last a couple months. Do not buy any that are close to going out of date. I did from Walmart and they were crispy and broke into a hundred tiny pieces when I opened the package. The one I got from this company, I held for well over a month before I used it. It was still fresh.
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My recollection is that the various sections were individually wrapped with 5-6 cookies in each section. I would not swear that my memory is accurate, but I am sure that there was no problem with staleness. Of course, they are so good that they didn't last long enough to get stale! Hope you enjoy them. Bob
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I'm not sure why Amazon asked me to answer this question for you. Maybe they think I'm a Drakes CC expert. From experience, I can tell you that if you're not buying them directly from a supermarket, they will never be as fresh. But, in the few years I've been ordering, only once did I get a box that was stale. Yes, I ate them anyway. Good luck.
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You would need to call the manufacturer and ask expiration dates vs their inventory and when shipped. Consumers would not have any idea of that information. I can tell you that they don't last more than 3 or 4 weeks because we eat them. I can also tell you that we ordered these more than three times in the past year. One pack arrived here in California for Father's day and we put the last half dozen pieces in the fridge when it got hot at the end of June. We forgot them in there for over two months and the liquor started to blend with the chocolate. By September, they were not as good - so I would not recommend putting them in the fridge or leaving them there for extended period of time.
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The bars I just purchased this month have an expiration date of April 2015. My guess is that they have a one year shelf life. They are wrapped well in an airtight foil wrapper and when I open them there is little if any air inside. I hope that 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.
423705
I do not know, as I have used up all the product. They were not stale. There was nothing wrong with the taste. Hope this helps.
593651
I ordered some after reading about the issue but mine are fine (many years) so I suspect the expire issue is over. Worse case is having to return them but I doubt that will happen.
1535949
I didn't receive my 12 pack yet, but the expiration date on the last single bars I bought was 4/18/15. Look on the end flap by the letter"B" in Baker's. I keep mine in the refrigerator, so I don't think it makes a hugh difference. SallyHope this helps.
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The expiration date tells you how long the product should be fresh. Technically, stores are not supposed to sell products past the expiration (or "sell by" or "best by") date. I've been buying Kind bars for several years from local stores, as well as Amazon. I did once get a box (from Amazon) where the expiration date had gone by and the bars had a distinct rancid taste. But it has only happened once. Since then I buy locally and make sure to check the expiration date. I think maybe they are more susceptible to going rancid because the company uses such fresh ingredients and less preservatives. The expiration date tells you how long the product should be fresh. Technically, stores are not supposed to sell products past the expiration (or "sell by" or "best by") date. I've been buying Kind bars for several years from local stores, as well as Amazon. I did once get a box (from Amazon) where the expiration date had gone by and the bars had a distinct rancid taste. But it has only happened once. Since then I buy locally and make sure to check the expiration date. I think maybe they are more susceptible to going rancid because the company uses such fresh ingredients... » Read More The expiration date tells you how long the product should be fresh. Technically, stores are not supposed to sell products past the expiration (or "sell by" or "best by") date. I've been buying Kind bars for several years from local stores, as well as Amazon. I did once get a box (from Amazon) where the expiration date had gone by and the bars had a distinct rancid taste. But it has only happened once. Since then I buy locally and make sure to check the expiration date. I think maybe they are more susceptible to going rancid because the company uses such fresh ingredients and less preservatives. « Show Less
1937398
There is no expiration date but a best by date which is about a year out from when they are produced. I would think the bars will last long after that date if kept in a dry cool space.
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The expiration date tells you how long the product should be fresh. Technically, stores are not supposed to sell products past the expiration (or "sell by" or "best by") date. I've been buying Kind bars for several years from local stores, as well as Amazon. I did once get a box (from Amazon) where the expiration date had gone by and the bars had a distinct rancid taste. But it has only happened once. Since then I buy locally and make sure to check the expiration date. I think maybe they are more susceptible to going rancid because the company uses such fresh ingredients and less preservatives.
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I'm guessing longevity of product? I've tried making these on my own, but have yet to repeat the quality. There's lots of DIY recipes out there. Until I can make them on my own, they beat 75% of the garbage that other companies offer as "snacks".
225723
Hi, there is no expiration date; what is says is: "BEST by Nov. 30, 2015". I guess the bars can be eaten way after the "best by" date. Hope this will help. -Nell
2217405
Simply taste it. If its gritty then they are old. The flavor notes should be strong and smooth on the tongue. I've purchased these chocolates before and they were wonderful, very good quality.