I am living in Hawaii and want some of these for my wife, but I am worried about them melting en-route. Do you use insulating packaging?
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I agree with Lisa A. Mine didn't come with insulation and also had Arabic writing. They tasted stale and were not as good as the Flake I enjoyed in GB. I have a niece who lives on Oahu and I sent some to her and they didn't melt at all. Hope this is helpful.
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Mine didn't come with insulation. I didn't have a melting problem, but I am not sure about at the height of summer, particularly shipping to HI. FYI, I prefer now to order from another vendor in GB, as the larger volume didn't taste quite right. A bit dried out, or stale. Kind of woody. The lot I got had Arabic writing on, so I am not sure if they were a particular recipe for shipping to that area. The Flakes from GB are sold in lots of 6, and are occasionally the smaller size, but taste just right.
902543
Sorry, I have not used them yet. Its recommend that it be a certain temperature at the time of instillation.
1911792
If you use Prime shipping I wouldn't imagine they'd melt before arriving. Always buy through AMAZON and not the third partys that ship themselves as Amazon rocks when it comes to returns and customer service. If they arrive in one large ball of coffee, send them back.. its free to do so.
2156146
I don't recall any special packing that protected the chips from melting; but I only order this type of product in the fall & winter so I don't have to worry about getting a melted mass of formerly-chips!
691046
I refrigerate them in the bag they came in. Take out what you need and let them warm before use. I dip them in clonex solution before use
2022602
Maybe. In the summer they ship in ice packs.BUT, it was still 95 degrees in Sacramento when mine arrived MELTED. (Oct 3, 2014)
56882
Yes they will melt, usually the sender will not send in hot weather, purchased these because they were cheaper than the Anthon Berg chocalets, big mistake, inexpensive chocolate and the liqueur filling is jell, look at Anthon berg
1544455
I would say it depends on what your plans are. If it's going to be hot, I'd freeze them, if it's not, refrigerating them would be sufficient.
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Hi Denise .The ones I have are several years old. I did not find them to be as warm and insulated as another type. They do remain dry inside and the owner told me last year he had made some design changes and improvements. He`s a wonderful man and I suggest you contact the company and speak to him directly with any questions. I`m not sure this is allowed but I have several types in my yard and if you contact me directly by email (catchick330@hotmail.com) I`d be happy to discuss the pros and cons of each with you. Ginny P
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I use them in my microwave all the time, but just for reheating, never over a couple of minutes. Never had any issues with melting.
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No. I live in Texas (the Dallas/Fort Worth area). I've had them though out the summer. No melting.
2158684
No! They are not insulated, but I put a cold pack next to them in the lunch box, if I want them to stay cold. If, I don't then I don't add the cold pack!
1717619
I have mine stored outside in AZ. They don't melt but they do get a little soft. Sometimes they don't push out of the package so great when they are soft but other than that they are good.
682449
I only use mine inside, but doubt if they would melt unless heat is extreme.
616384
If you do, I'd recommend putting them in an additional vacum type sealable bag.There have been reviewers who have had problems with the seal of their packages over long term.I would keep them in an emergency kit or part of my work pack that I take in and out of the car each time as the house is a much more controlled atmosphere - but that's just my preference.
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Ken, if these are the ones packed in water you will have no problem. I have been buying them for years. Much better than packed in salt. They ship well and you should have no problem. Just refrigerate after opening.
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Not that I know of...I've never tried. The pack consists of little gelatin beads so I'd be scared to melt them if heated another way.