how fresh are these can versus the ones found in stores?
131612
As fresh as canned and sealed can be. The can I have presently is a 2018 expiration so that oughta tell you something, the exp. date is on the bottom of the can. My favorite flavor is the vanilla as it mixes well with any fruit or veggie I chose to blend with it.
2222978
You cannot tell if it is fresh or the amount of time it has been on the shelf. That has been a concern of mine too. The cleanser was great, however the moisturizers I also ordered were extra thick and didn't quite seem as fresh. The price is good, but you likely will likely compromise full quality.
773953
mine had 2 years left when I got them. the date is on the label. if you get them on amazon the turnover is rapid so they have always been fresh
337603
They are packed in cardboard boxes that look like milk cartons so, shelf life won't be as long as if it was packed in cans or glass jars. If you keep them dry they'll last quite awhile.
1711793
My latest shipment, received Oct. 5th, shows "Best by AUG 2014". These are much fresher than any I've found in retail stores locally.
1995133
I would wait. They would probably stay fresh, if they remained unopened but I would suggest ordering them around the end of August/beginning of September. I hope this helps :)
1368241
I'm not sure why Amazon asked me to answer this question for you. Maybe they think I'm a Drakes CC expert. From experience, I can tell you that if you're not buying them directly from a supermarket, they will never be as fresh. But, in the few years I've been ordering, only once did I get a box that was stale. Yes, I ate them anyway. Good luck.
453510
It all depends upon what they send you when they fill your order. Mine had a shelf life of about a month from the date I received my order. Since I think these taste like icky canned milk, and I don't use them (I purchased them for my husband), we ended up throwing 3/4 of them away.
1327751
There is an expiration date on the back of the can.There is no way to know it when it's bought online.It should be ok but return it if it's not good.LauraLaura
456304
They're probably not, just a guess. If they aren't kept refrigerated there's a good chance they are very stale.
2210504
I have had these under refrigeration for about three weeks and they remain fresh.
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.
1423997
Mine were fine, although I received them a few months ago. I've been eating them and they are great; the container keeps them fresh.
926367
They are freeze dried so should last indefinitely if sealed. If left open, moisture could get in and cause spoilage.
2087346
Indeed they are....stay fresh for a very long time. I've ordered them repeatedly.
1827925
I purchased mine around March, 2011 and they all had an expiration date of June 30, 2012. I still have part of a can left, and I really can't tell the difference in quality despite it being "expired" for 4 months now. It's hard to say what the date will be, but I haven't yet received anything from Amazon that was going to expire within 6 months.
900156
I have had mine longer than that and I don't notice that they are stale or 'bad'. I'm thinking b/c they are freeze-dried, they will last forever.