How long is the usual shelf-life of the beans? (Kept in closed container, closed back tight, etc.)
1170375
I am not sure but would guess there will be an expiration date on the beans. Gave as a gift so I can't check for you but my experience with jb's is that they last months, loosing their softness as time goes on but still good. Once the sugar crystalizes, they are no good but this takes a long time. Bought this over two months ago and the recipient (my sister) put them in a jb machine (unsealed) and is still eating them.
1170376
As I was tearing out my kitchen, I found 8 bags of citrus flavored Jelly Belly. They were at least 6 years old, and still good. Think about it.. it is sugar. With the heat of summer they softened up just like the rest of the ones I buy by the pound in the store.
1170377
I'd like to give a correct answer to this question but the truth is that I bought them for my brother-in-law who is a "Jelly Bell" freal and they never last long enough to find out the shelf-life but I would think a long long time.
1170378
We ate on these for about 3 months and they were still fresh and tasted good.
1170379
Don't know. They were reasonably fresh when they arrived, but I'm a jelly bean freak and they didn't last long, and I threw the container away.
1170380
They are long gone now....so I can't check the packaging for a use by date. But I would hazard a guess that they will probably last for as long as you can hold off eating them! The longest that we have ever had a package of jelly beans is probably one year. The last jelly bean tasted as good as the first.
1170381
We keep ours in a clear dispenser that is styled after a gumball machine. In fact, we empty the whole four pounds into the dispenser. It does not seal the air out by any means, and it exposes the beans to light. While in the dispenser, it takes several months for us to consume all the beans. During the course of these months, I have not noticed any change in the color, taste, or texture of the beans. I have never thought they tasted "stale." This suggests to me that they last (at least) several months. Based on my observations, I would not be surprised if they lasted over six months. Of course, individual experiences may vary due to different environments. We keep ours in a clear dispenser that is styled after a gumball machine. In fact, we empty the whole four pounds into the dispenser. It does not seal the air out by any means, and it exposes the beans to light. While in the dispenser, it takes several months for us to consume all the beans. During the course of these months, I have not noticed any change in the color, taste, or texture of the beans. I have never thought they tasted "stale." This suggests to me that they last (at least) several months. Based on my observations, I would not be surprised if they lasted over six... » Read More We keep ours in a clear dispenser that is styled after a gumball machine. In fact, we empty the whole four pounds into the dispenser. It does not seal the air out by any means, and it exposes the beans to light. While in the dispenser, it takes several months for us to consume all the beans. During the course of these months, I have not noticed any change in the color, taste, or texture of the beans. I have never thought they tasted "stale." This suggests to me that they last (at least) several months. Based on my observations, I would not be surprised if they lasted over six months. Of course, individual experiences may vary due to different environments. « Show Less
1170382
We keep ours in a clear dispenser that is styled after a gumball machine. In fact, we empty the whole four pounds into the dispenser. It does not seal the air out by any means, and it exposes the beans to light. While in the dispenser, it takes several months for us to consume all the beans. During the course of these months, I have not noticed any change in the color, taste, or texture of the beans. I have never thought they tasted "stale." This suggests to me that they last (at least) several months. Based on my observations, I would not be surprised if they lasted over six months. Of course, individual experiences may vary due to different environments.
949050
The shelf life from the date produced is two years. Typically the amount of shelf life remaining is 14-18 months when you will receive the jars.
317117
I store these in the freezer and just take out enough for a week or two to keep in the refrigerator in an air-tight container. I've had these for several months and they are still fresh when I use them. I hope this helps. Enjoy!
251384
I keep them in an air tight container and they last for at least a couple of months. They lose a little bit of moisture but all in all, they are still good! I bought mine in early December and they are still good today!
123143
I do not know how long the beans stay fresh. I used the beans immediately to make vanilla. Sorry
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.
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The bags I received on December 10, 2012 are marked "use by 16 July 2013". My own experience is that I've kept some of these factory sealed bag bean and ground coffees in the freezer for almost 2 years and didn't have any noticeable effect on the flavor etc. Hope this helps.
1928234
Very long, I had mine for almost a year and I just made them 2 weeks ago and they were perfect. As long as you keep them in a cool dry pantry.
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
1871010
Also, once opened, I put the unused beans in a ziplock bag and stored them in the dark pantry. They did not mold in the 3-4 weeks it took me to use them.
948168
We kept ours in the fridge. I'm not sure how long the bobas last after opening. Ours were gone in about 2 weeks and they showed no signs of going bad. Hope this helps.
1212461
I keep them in a cabinet unopened until I am ready to use them. Once opened I store them in the refrigerator in a closed container.
1852040
I have kept raw sesame seeds in the cabinet for a long time, up to 12 months I think. They can get a little stale if you don't keep them tightly sealed. Refrigeration will make them last a lot longer I'm sure.
1149976
It is up to a week if I put it in a closed glass jar and keep it refrigerated, but past that I would not keep it. I do not store it in the can.
1206516
About 2 years if resealed and properly stored. I keep mine in a drawer and the bag (if opened correctly) can be resealed. If you store it in sunlight, it'll go bad quickly. As well if you store it a container that lets a lot of oxygen in, it wont keep as long either. My cacao doesn't even last more than a couple of months so this isn't really a problem for me, but my husband and I drink warm cacao every morning and usually add it to our smoothies for its added nutritional content and vitamins. Its also a great source of magnesium which most diets are really lacking in. Hope I answered your question well enough. Oh and nestle's cocoa lasts about 6 months shelf life and has zero nutritional benefits. You can also use this in many, many recipes! I'm working on a cookbook series that will include how to use this, in the next few months! If you want more health fact information you can subscribe to my newsletter at www.bestfood4life.com. If you have any additional questions you'd like to ask me personally you can contact me directly there as well. Enjoy your cacao powder!!
1667956
The shelf life is about 2 years. They will last longer if you store them in an airtight container.
926367
They are freeze dried so should last indefinitely if sealed. If left open, moisture could get in and cause spoilage.