Is the packaging of the TimTams secure enough to keep the cookies fresh in my pantry if they were not opened for over a month?
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Yes, though once they're opened you should put them in a Ziploc bag to keep fresh.
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I bought two 4 pound packages in January 2014. I refrigerate the opened bag, and the unopened bags are stored in my cooler basement. The bags have a 'sell by' date of 12/12/15 and do indicate that it keeps best refrigerated or frozen, but I think as long as they are not opened, they should be fine on shelf. Considering how long they might sit on a retailer's shelf, I think regular storage is fine as long as used by sell by date. I have not had any problems with this approach, and consume about one bag per month.
187335
I have not frozen mine, as they keep fine in the pantry before an expiration date. I would hazard a guess, that the texture may be compromised somewhat.
1351826
We've had them four months and they've been fine---still fresh and crisp. Once I open a package, I keep it in a zip lock bag. We usually use it up within two weeks.
2117486
If sealed I keep in my pantry. Once opened, yes then I put them in refrigerator.
2057055
Since they are not refrigerated in stores I assume they are still okay not to be refrigerated after opened. I don't believe the package says to keep refrigerated.
1708987
If they in the SEALED package they should be good for at least a year. I have used last years leftovers with good results.
1737592
I still have some left over from last year in an air tight container and they're still as fresh as the day I bought them, still crunchy. So it depends on how and where you store them. They are composed entirely of sugar which is effected by moisture and air. So its up to you on the shelf life. Put them in an open bowl in an even remotely moist environment and they wont last a week. Unless you like them without the crunch and soft.
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They are dried and sealed... I have kept them in the bag sealed for a year without spoiling.... Once opened I keep on the shelf in the pantry - a dark cool place in a dry climate. If you have concerns put them in the fridg...
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My last order came in paper packaging similar to a bag of flour. It was undamaged and unopened. Obviously, you would not store it in this packaging, and I promptly moved mine to an airtight container.
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I keep them in a sealed glass jar and they are still good!!!! Make sure its air tight...
2135849
You are fine. I left mine in the oven over night. I also have some that I kept in a plastic bag or easy treat giving. They are fine. :)
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Hi, I have not purchased these in a while as my husband can not eat as many sweet items as he used to. Never the less, these are a hard cookie or cracker which has a very long shelf life. Therefore if an item says sell by....... these items are usually good for as much as 3 to 6 months after stored on in a dry area. These things I learned during the years my husband and I ran a small family grocery about 20 years ago. The dates on packages are sell by not use by. The type of item in the package has more time of safe usage within a clean properly kept cabinet, refrig., or pantry.
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Yes, there is a flexible plastic seal on the lid that does seam to seal pretty well. I keep cookies in the jar and they remain fresh, and I have to admit, they don't always last that long in the jar at my house.
506341
These cookies were so stuck together I couldn't serve them. I put them in the fridge to unsick them but it didn't work. I think the packaging was not air tight and that might have been the problem...I reccommend another brand sealed in a tin.
340394
The containers are large and would hold a good number of cookies, depending on their size. The tops fit well. You still might want to put a layer of the self-stick type clear wrap between the cookies and top to seal it off even more. These are my favorites and hold up under repeated uses and washings.
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Not sure if this will help. I ordered a bunch of these. The box I'm currently using I store in the fridge. The unopened ones, in my cupboard, have a date stamped on them of March 10, 2014, so I am assuming that unopened flour is good till then.