I am concerned about maintaining the freshness of a 5lb container. Will the product degrade if used over a few months time? Thank you!
1099864
I have kept mine for over 6 months in a cool place, it held up fine. Just make sure the top is tightly secured.
1563112
I transfer to a jar after softening as directed . I just finished a jar after a few months on the shelf and it was delicious as always. Usually it gets used within a month or so. Great product.
1183908
Mine has been open for a month with no ill effects. It's dry so I'm thinking it'll last a long time. If in doubt you could keep it refrigerated. I like the product for my protein shake. I get the PB flavor without all the calories. I also like that there are no added ingredients.
1401068
I usually use it up before the expiration date but as long as you keep the container covered so the contents do not get wet your Fruit Fresh should be good to use. With proper storage, you should be able to use it for a year or so after opening. I tend to agree about indefinite storage. The big thing is keep it dry and store in a dark cupboard.
661167
You could do that. I just kept it in the refrig and it was fine for 4 months due to the salt content. Just ate the last of it 2 days ago. Still had good texture, though some of the skinnier ends were dry and had to be cut away.
2143379
I know that this product has stabilizers and preservatives added to ensure long life usage. www.fote.com is the website of the "Fruit of the Earth" manufacuurer. (I do not see an expiration date on my product just numbers on the bottom.) With a similar product, the life of the product exceeded 2 years. So, it should stay fresh for a long time. I hope that my information helps you.
1952309
I have used this product for several years. I have NEVER had a problem. It lasts approx. 1 year . I keep it is the freezer in a sealed canister, take out as much as I need and put it back in freezer.
2081040
What I've done is filled 5 large ZipLoc's with about 5lbs each to maintain freshness, and gave a couple of the bags to my sister to help speed up consumption. We didn't notice any degradation in quality after a few months. (And you can easily re-use those ZipLoc's for the same thing or anything else since rice doesn't really make them dirty.)
298816
The label says" keep product refrigerated and use within 2 months." It seems ok may be for a year. However, after reading the label, I am concerned about "Nitrogen-flushed to maintain freshness." I called the manufacture product department asking the toxicity of the nitrogen, they claim it is non-toxic but there is neither study nor authority to prove it. If you have nitrogen flushed toxicity information, let me know.
342369
I do not think so. What I do, is to transfer it to a mason jar and it keeps fresh for couple of months.
614674
The supplier says it has a one year shelf life, officially, but is usually fine for a much longer period of time if kept in a cool, dry place. Make sure your seal is in tact upon arrival and if it isn't, let them know, they will replace it. There is no expiration date on the container that I have, though. They are very good at communicating in a timely manner, so if you contact them, you can expect a prompt reply and quick resolution to any concerns.
674027
The expiration date is written on each container so it varies depending on where and when you bought it. I have used this product 2 years after the expiration date. I didn't detect any changes in its odor, color or consistency. I would guess that the expiration date is very conservative due to governmental requirements. Jim Gilliam
326075
I guess it depends on what food you put in it. I put yogurt in mine and it will stay fresh as long as the expiration date on the yogurt.
2247402
It should be fine up until that date, or in my experience some time afterwards. The only way these things go bad is if the packaging is damaged or punctured in some way, or if you leave it for years (months is probably OK).
1238008
I'm sorry, but I don't know what the shelf life is. It looks exactly like granulated sugar so I would assume as long as it is kept in an air tight container it would last a rather long time. I use it for baking and it has taken me at least 4 months to use the 5 pounds. Have only good/great things to say about the product.
899037
My husband, who uses the stuff, says he's never noticed any deterioration (he usually starts the last bottle in the bulk package about 3 months after we bought it). We do, however, store the unused bottles in their original boxes and in a dark closet, which could help protect them.
523132
Although ours rarely lasts that long, I doubt it will go bad. I don't believe they use bio oils that will go rancid. We found a bottle in back of the closet that was forgotten and at least 2-3 yrs old. It twas still fine. This is a great product and we highly recommend it. Plus it's made in the USA!