Can I use this product to bake with? Also what is the shelf life and how should it be stored?
1937215
I have not used this product for cooking, though the label states it is "food grade". I use it to on skin and hair. I store at room temperature without any problems. When I use it, I just break some of the solids and microwave about 20 seconds or until it is liquid. As for shelf life, I don't know if cocoa butter goes rancid. I've had it out for over a year and no issues, so I think it lasts a long time.
822699
We used it right away so can't tell you about shelf life. I suggest contacting the company. Sorry.
1224824
not sure of shelf life although you can freeze or refrigerate after opening
161226
I can not answer this question from past experience. I have read a bit on baking with yeast and yeast storage and I keep reading that yeast can be frozen for over a year or so...plus I would think you can add on additional time with the expiration date. It is a lot of yeast but if you bake one loaf of bread every two weeks and use two packets of yeast for each loaf of bread then you could use this up in two years. Just trying to put it into perspective. Hope this helps.
177052
It should be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Not sure about the shelf life.
770140
I kept the original container/wrapper so I just went and read it. Yes, you can. Here's what it says: This is made of food grade silicone and is great to bake on also. Withstands temperatures to 450 degrees. I have never used it this way. There is also a web address for the company on the packaging if you need further information: www.atecousa.com I also use a lot of parchment paper in my baking but cut the cost down to nil when I found several restaurant supply companies on line that sell bulk huge sheets of like 500. I can cut 4 sheets out of one to fit large cookie sheets. Even split the order with my daughter and I think we both will be set for life with the quantity we both now have for a real good price! Hope this was all helpful to you.
2066178
It has to be refrigerated and I'm not sure how long the shelf life is cause it gets eaten too quickly!
305688
I have had it for over a year and keep it in a container in the refrigerator. You can also keep it in a freezer and it should last lfor quite a long time.
1108493
Your question is quite relative. I bake bread daily, so no. Also, what does the expiration date on this really mean? It means different things for different products/medications (often nothing more than a legal requirement), so I would call the company to ask if this is a concern. I used the bag up in about two months.
1725323
I remeber reading something about its long shelf life. I have a box that has two dates 2006 /2016 so Im thinking its good for 8/10 years. If you have a box your unsure of I would shake it well before use to mix it all up again.
547428
I keep it in the refrigerator to extend its freshness. Not sure of the expiration date, but it will get old much faster if it is at room temperature.
32435
I can't say for sure about the temperature, but I see no reason why it wouldn't be okay to use in the oven. I haven't done that, though.
2237401
I have stored it overnight, however, what I usually do is cool what is left over in the refrigerator, then I cut it into pieces and wrap in plastic wrap then place into a freeqer bag. I have been doing this and it is always delicious. Good luck, Andi
1127387
I'm not a professional but I have used already mixed product a second time, BUT it was refrigerated after mixing until the time of use. If it has been sitting out since the time it was originally mixed, I don't know if it is still good to use.
2191284
Sorry, I don't have an appropriate answer for that since I only mix what I'm going to use right away. However, since there are no preservatives in the product, I would probably refrigerate it if not used within a couple of hours.
1051465
I didn't research concerning what temp it will endure in the oven. One person said 400 degrees. I used it as candy and fondant molds and they worked well.
2245679
It would be best to go to their website. However, like most of the people that have posted here I would season with salt and pepper, some herbs, maybe a little butter or oil, seal up the bag and bake for no longer than 15 minutes.