Would this be considered real (true) pemmican? What's the shelf life?
1167118
Having spent 7 years of frequent contact with the Lakota clan on Pine Ridge, SD, perhaps I can offer some close-to-accurate comments for you. If my memory serves me correctly, the original pemmican was made by grinding buffalo meat with a species of tart, nutritious berries that grew in the Great Plains region. These were called "buffalo berries" in English, because it was noted that bison could sustain themselves on this fruit during the cold months, when it dried out and clung to the bush. For mass production, it would not be practical to locate and harvest enough of these in the wild to meet public demand. However, the domestically-grown cranberry makes a perfect substitute, having a very high nutritious profile similar to buffalo berries. I'm sure that Tanka bars taste a lot better than the original pemmican. First of all, the bison meat is lightly smoked, which is far more flavorful that sun-dried bison--especially since the smoking process incorporates a lot of salt. Also, there is added sugar to offset the tartness of cranberries. Thirdly, there is oil added to make them moist and chewy. (I'm not certain, but I do recall there was some fat incorporated into the original pemmican, as well.) Tanka Bars are designed to preserve your teeth, too, since they're moist, chewy and free from the occasional berry-pits that caused many Native old-timers to lose a tooth occasionally. The salt and the smoking process would give you a very respectable shelf life, (perhaps somewhat comparable to that of any other "jerky"-type meat), as long as the plastic packaging remains intact. I've enjoyed them well over a year old (stashed in my prep pack)...You can find more info on their website -- I think you'd really enjoy checking it out... http://www.tankabar.com/cgi-bin/nanf/public/main.cvw
1167119
Well I am still eating the box I bought... they seem to holding up very well ! They are still nice and moist. Going on 2 months and I carry them around in my purse.
730733
To be honest, I ate it all already, I love it that much! If you plan on storing it for months/years (disaster preparedness), this is probably your best bet for shelf stable peanut butter other than military rations. If this won't up, nothing else will since this comes packed into a vacuum sealed brick.Sorry I can't give you a factual answer, buy hopefully this gives you a better idea of the general condition the product arrives in.
1161455
This is a reputable company. I would be surprised if they were adding a dye and not declaring it. That type of fraud could put them out of business. I see no evidence that the product is other than claimed, and the flavor is surprisingly good for a dehydrated product. I am keeping an eye on the shelf life. I bought it to add to backpacking meals and am using it slowly.
95598
Might be the date it was made. My can says 111313-05. If you look on the bottom of the label it has a "best used by" date and sealed shelf life:3 years. Unsealed 2 months. Hope this helps
182391
Im not sure, but it would seem that the shelf life would be comparable to any cane sugar...it has the same texture, in my opinion.
2006808
The stated shelf life is 2 years, but given the packaging, I would confidently use this far beyond that as the other responders have indicated.
1421436
My order was authentic with current expiration. Because you don't need much it does last a long time. I don't pay that close attention to the expiration if my tube ends up lasting longer. If you have any concerns I recommend going back to distributor.
259512
Yes it is. There was an increased cost to obtain this amazing product. The unique ingredient blend is far superior above other products of this nature, has a 5-7 year shelf life if kept in a cool dry place, and it really does work as intended. Many testimonials have been written to attest to this fact.
1854562
I have only used Sure-Jell pectin, and I am not sure I have ever paid attention to the expiration dates. But, I do know that sugars and salts have shelf lives of 20 to 30 years if not longer. Pectin may have a much shorter shelf life, I would try to research the shelf life of pectin on maybe Martha Stewart or just google it to see what they say.
1003547
I don't know what the maker suggests as a shelf life, but the product is freeze dried and sealed in a waxed container so you can count on it being good for a long time....
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.
2137398
I had the same question, so I contacted the manufacturer directly. They were very helpful, and said that the product has a shelf life of approximately 1 year. We store it in the pantry, and it's just hit the one-year mark and is almost all used up, and in my opinion it's probably lost a bit of its original flavor, but it's still very good. Time order some more!
2273641
Actuall I never noticed a "best by" date on the bottle. . .not to say it wasn't there. I would thinkthe shelf life would be a few years since it is high in sodium.
2147248
Not sure of the "official" shelf life..But, it is alcohol based...I don't think it will go bad for a while. I have just emptied a bottle that I got in 2005! And it was good to the last drop...so to speak!!
2245136
We are on the auto refill program with Amazon. We have been very pleased with the processed date - expiration date. My guess would be that they took this picture in the past. I'm sure if you ordered one it would be current. Besides when you keep it in the fridge it will be fine. Try one I know it will be fresh. Barlean's is one of the best. Good luck.
296682
That is the first thing that crossed my mind in considering 200 pack box. I bought one 2 months ago after I was satisfied the shelf life is long enough to make use of all 200.1st thing to look at is they don't print an expiration date on them. I reasoned that if it spoils within a short time the company would be obligated to post that information on the product or it' advertisement. Secondly, it is vacuum sealed in sterile packs much the same way as we buy dehydrated food in. Lastly the white powdery substance appears to be made of constituents that wouldn't biodegrade without the help of moisture and as it is sealed in waterproof packs is probably safe for a long time. I am not a expert on this product and most of my deductions are drawn from speculations made from what I observed but I would think 2 years would be a safe amount of time to give it. It wouldn't hurt to ask the people who sell it though if they have a way of contacting them. I wouldn't expose this to extreme temperatures of say more than 70-80 degrees. I keep mine on a lower shelf away from direct sunlight.
182390
Im not sure, but it would seem that the shelf life would be comparable to any cane sugar... it has the same texture, in my opinion.