What is the shelf life of an unopened packet?
327283
It is on the cardboard wrapper in teeny tiny letters. Should be in large red letters on the cover as well as each individual wrapped tablet. Its dangerous not to have that info in an emergency. Mine says expires 11/2018.
1301112
When I called Katadyn with the same question, I was told that as long as the packaging was intact and no moisture was getting to the tablet, the product was viable for a really long time. Considering how well those tablets are sealed, I concluded that I didn't need to worry about shelf life. Also, a tablet can get crushed in the packet and still be fine.
1301113
I purchased a new package earlier this year (2013). The expiration date says 2018. I also have an older package that says 2017, and I'm guessing that's about a year older. Seems to be 5 year life according to the packaging...but who knows for sure if it works after that?
1853376
its on the package somewhere (i believe the bottom of the outside) and it says a expiration date which is usually at least a year if unopened.
1360519
I am uncertain of the shelf life. We used one and did not open the other for at least two weeks and it was still fresh.
926365
The best by date on my recent purchase is January 2015, but I have stored previously purchased packages for at least two years unopened with no deterioration of quality whatsoever. Once I open a box, a transfer to a glass cannister with a screw on lid to make sure nothing gets in the package. We live in Florida and seal everything and have never had a problem.
1243418
If the package is UNopened, it will last well over 6 months. Once opened, as long as it's resealed in an airtight container (or it's own package), it will last a week or so...providing you don't eat it first! This jerky, unlike most others, doesn't have preservatives, lots of salt, nitrites, or any of the other nasty things that are bad for you, make the jerky unhealthy, but let it last thru Armageddon! This stuff is awesome - been eating it for a few years and it's part of my regular diet.
162922
There should be a date on the box or carton, once opened it should be consumed within 7 days. The non-refrigerated type usually have a several month shelf life before opening.
1831146
not sure "shelf life" per say...but the packages I've received don't expire til later this year (oct/dec 2014) and once I open package I just keep in ziplock bag and it stays good. I usually use the whole package within 1 1/2 - 2 months because I use it so frequently....hope this helps!! ;)
2117484
I often order half a dozen bags at a time and store unopened bags in the pantry. I've stored them for as long as 2 months (depending on the expiration date) and they were fine upon opening.
1641150
Hey Patricia. There is no shelf life. I would just refrigerate after you open the container.
1330325
I've used a few Pomonas Pectin packages that were stored unopened on my shelf for over a year - the pectin worked just like new. The packaging seems sufficient, but I would store unopened boxes in a covered container or Zip Lock freezer bag if room humidity is high.
303969
No, not on the individual packets. I throw the outer box away, otherwise I'd check that for one. I can't imagine any less than a year or two's shelf life, as the packets are completely air tight, and the product a self-preserved (ascorbic acid), dehydrated powder.
2258117
I found a production number on the box but not a real expiration but I use mine in about 6 months or less and have never thought about it. Most items like this have at least a year (I think) and all packets are individually sealed - not like an open container for months.
1949192
A little late to the game, but I thought I'd mention I found one of these that had been sitting in my pantry for about three years, well over two years past its marked expiry date. It was still delicious. Given that it's a non-perishable, dry product wrapped in airtight packaging, as long as the packaging is undamaged, I would expect these to last a very, very long time.
298179
I'm not sure what the shelf life is but the chemicals are in a capsule form so I would think as long as they are in cool, dry place they should last a reasonable amount of time.
666754
I don't know the shelf life, but yes it needs to be refrigerated after openiing.
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.
1079467
The bulk package of 1000 packets did not show any expiration date; however, on their company website, you can contact them and ask that question. I did that today and am awaiting their answer.