Anybody know the shelf life of this product? Don't want to order four jars and have to eat them all before they spoil.
1020633
I'm glad you asked, I just received my order, the exparation date is 01/23/15. I didn't realize i needed to eat them that quickly. They are very tasty, but spicy. Hope that helps.
1020634
Like any bottled jar at least a year or more...love it on vegan tamale and enchilada's ...excellent taste.
1020635
the expiration date said like a year but i kept mine in the fridge and they still molded in two or three months. but thats still a pretty long time to have to eat them.
1623462
If the jar is unopened and kept in dark and not frying hot conditions (aka a cupboard or pantry and not over the stove) I have had good product about a year past the date. I had three jars of chicken flavor hide in my pantry and when I found them I tried them. A jar tends to last me 2-4 weeks, and all three ate just fine. If you found it opened, dust caked lid and past date I wouldn't trust it...
1953173
The instructions say to put the filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 min. Be sure they are sealed. It says they last about 3 weeks once opened. I would think they would last much longer if they are refrigerated. My freezer jams too. I do cook the fruit to make it the consistency of jam, but mine last a long time in the frig. It works great!
1934708
I store them on a shelf in the pantry. They come in a reclosable bag with a 'best by' date of 10/14. They won't last long, they're delicious!
587745
First off, unopened jars of what? If food, then there should be an expiration date on the jar. If there isn't, contact the manufacturer. They usually have an 800 number and will be happy to answer questions about their products. Never try something you are not sure of. That is a good way to get a case of food poisoning and in some cases, you could even die. So. please, contact the manufacturer before trying something you are not sure of. Be it, food or drugs.
179382
i have had my jar in the frige for 3 months now. no problems! just keep an eye the expiration date. and always do a taste test. it will taste radsid bitter like if bad
459353
I no longer have the outer packaging, but there is not an expiration date on the jar itself. It does have a lot number on the lid. If you are concerned you may be able to call the company and give them the lot number and they could tell you if the product is still good.
1949192
A little late to the game, but I thought I'd mention I found one of these that had been sitting in my pantry for about three years, well over two years past its marked expiry date. It was still delicious. Given that it's a non-perishable, dry product wrapped in airtight packaging, as long as the packaging is undamaged, I would expect these to last a very, very long time.
1599161
It depends on the jar and whether it has already been opened. I have had mine for a month and it is fine as far as the product getting dried out, etc. It is very well sealed. I have had mine a month, have been using it a couple times a week, and it is almost gone, anyway. The jar itself does not have an expiration date on it.
1995130
Absolutely no problem, keep the jar closed and you will be happy with the quality. Keep it in thd fridge, when you serve it, not too much sifup. Have fun
2107941
As long as you keep it refrigerated -- I keep mine in the freezer until I transfer a new batch to a quart jar I keep in the fridge -- it will keep almost indefinitely. The loss of potency is minimal. I think my expiration date is some time in 2015. When you get your shipment, transfer it to Ziplock freezer bags -- two one-gallon bags will hold almost a whole 10-lb. order. Stick them in the freezer, and keep a smaller container in the fridge that you can get into easily every day. Works for me!
1700316
I recently bought a box of 4 packages. It does have about 16-18 months shelf life, pretty good because of the dried grains. I like to keep the rest of the bag in the shelf of the refrigerator with low humidity. I am not sure if it helps the freshness. This is not a recommendation in the box or in the website. They just recommend in a dry cabinet. I hope this is helpful.
885658
I bought these for my daughters wedding last June. I still have some left over. I got the strawberry preserves and honey. I opened a thing of the preserves a few days ago and it tasted as good now as when we bought them almost a year ago. They were really cute jars and were a really big hit as party favors. We tied burlap bows around the top and piles them in a big decorative bowl. I think you would be ok to get them now if you can keep from eating it :-) If I can answer anything else, please don't hesitate to ask.
1157136
There is a a expiration on each box, when Ordered the shelf life was 6-8 months. I found as long as it stayed sealed the product stayed fresh. My son loves them, good substitute!
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.
1184916
I have had mine (ordered a full box) for 5 months. It recommended refrigeration to prolong shelf life. It is still delicious.
1351827
Andrew ... I ordered a case of 12 back in March of this year,date on the individual inner packs was 3-20-2014 Soooo thats plenty of time to devour these .I'm just now on the last inner pack and its as fresh as the first one I opened.If you keep them in a cool dry place you should have no problem with the freshness.I did put them"inner packs" in zip lock bags for good measure though "just in case ".This seemed to work great for me.Hope this helps.I'm getting ready to order another case,these taste great and are good for you too.Order and ENJOY!