Preserving/Expiration I have recently purchased this item and was curious to know the best way to preserve it. 25 lbs is a lot and did not know what precautions need to be taken into consideration. Can the bag be opened then just bag-clipped shut, ect? Should it be refrigerated? Is moisture an issue? Preserving/Expiration I have recently purchased this item and was curious to know the best way to preserve it. 25 lbs is a lot and did not know what precautions need to be taken into... » Read More Preserving/Expiration I have recently purchased this item and was curious to know the best way to preserve it. 25 lbs is a lot and did not know what precautions need to be taken into consideration. Can the bag be opened then just bag-clipped shut, ect? Should it be refrigerated? Is moisture an issue? « Show Less
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I would just keep the bag shut as air-tight as possible, away from moisture, and basically try to have it finished within one year, or I suppose two, but it will lose a little of its freshness by then.
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I just filled several gallon sized zipper bags and also put some into glass jars.
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I have my large bag in the freezer and I keep a small container in the fridge I just refill. It's not a must, but it does prolong the life of it.
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Hi MatthewThat is confusing about refrigeration. It should be kept in refrigeration while in inventory and especially after opening should be kept in refrigerator at all times. The short time during shipping and not be under refrigeration does not harm the product. There have been many tests on this subject by many companies and especially Renew Life well documented. I have been shipping these products for 20 years and we have never shipped with any type of refrigeration and there have not been any problems with products.Bobby House of Nutrition
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sorry, don't know this from personal experience just stored unopened on shelf. but when i open it i put it into a screw top jar and keep it at room temperature. i do normally use a full pouch before the "best used before 3-4 month" suggestion. HOWEVER,the instructions do say to refrigerate after opening after pressing air out of pouch and sealing tightly. it also says can be frozen to extend shelf life.
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I use several Zip Lock brand freezer bags to store this food. (Freezer bags are thicker, seal more tightly, and keep food fresher than regular storage bags.) I keep it in our climate-controlled pantry, and it lasts for months this way. (I wouldn't recommend storing it in the garage if you live down South like I do.)
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Leave unopened in original packaging and put in freezer bag for extra protection from freezer burn. Should keep for at least a year. If opened already but uncontaminated, can freeze 6 months or so well-wrapped.
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I keep the unopened bags in my pantry, and put the contents of the opened bag into a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator. So far, both seem to be just fine. Don't know about what freezing would do to the coconut. Maybe you should contact Red Mill about that.
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I normally put the 2nd bag in the freezer. I've had some frozen for 6-12 months and it works just fine once I open it. What I have open is in an air tight jar and it keeps fine as well in the refrigerator for months.
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I don't know, Sean, because I buy the large size and transfer it to an easy open Rubbermaid bin, so my last bag has already been disposed of and dry dogfood is not something I check the expiration date on. I do know from past experience that if you buy it and see it has already expired, Amazon has an easy return plan where UPS will pick it up at your home. As I recall, there is a "customer service 800 number on the bag so if you can't find the date, call and ask where it is located on the bag.
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I dont recall it being on my bag either (I've since used it all up!) But I do know that if you want it to last longer seal it well in a ziploc and keep it in the freezer. I do that with mine and it lasts months. Hope that helps a little!
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Hi, it being a dry grain shelf life could be years if kept dry and dark. Rinsing??? would not do that in a attempt to preserve. By the time its comes from South America to here the stuff might be a year old already, would not worry about it. I / we eat about two cups 5 times a week and have never kept a 25 bls bag for more then 3 months though.
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I store mine in the original bag away from heat and cold (cupboard works for me). there may be another method, I'm no expert but I figure you treat it the same as any other quality herb or spice. As long as it is kept dry & at normal room temp, should be okay. Hope this helps. I still love this wonderful spice same as the first time I tasted it!
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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.
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The contents of this bag should stay fresh for years, so long as the bag is not opened or punctured. This a multi-ply package that is heat sealed. Once you open it for use, you must put the remainder in another mylar pouch and heat seal closed or in a glass jar with a lid that will seal well. Also store this bag out of direct sunlight and heat above 80 deg F.
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I'm not sure about the "best" way. Some recommend refrigerating, but I figured that wasn't needed until after the bag was opened, so that's what I do. They only last a month or so. Freezing is probably good for longer periods. I just store the new bags in the pantry.
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I keep one portion in a sealed container in my kitchen. The rest I put in gallon freezer bags in the freezer. I usually use the entire 25 pounds in less than a year and have never experienced any loss of freshness or quality. The flour can probably last indefinitely if stored properly in the freezer.
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My container doesnt expire until 6-16. As for refrigerating, I'm not sure about that. It says to avoid moisture and store below 77 degrees. I have mine in a cool dark place in my pantry. If you do want to refrigerate it, I would be sure to double wrap it or something.