Can I storage the vanilla beans, for how long and where?
1652820
I keep mine in a mason jar. They store very well and last a very long time. I'm probably 2 year in on my first purchase.
1652821
The vanilla beans will come in plastic vacuum sealed packages. It's recommended that you keep the beans sealed until usage but don't keep them stored in the plastic for more than a few months. You'll want to store in a glass container. Then you're good for about 8-12 (best) months up to 2 years. It's not that the bean will go bad, it just won't be as good. Don't store the container in the fridge, the cold strips the moisture from the bean and you'll have a harder time getting the yummy goodness out of it! Keep it in a cool dark place (we keep ours with the rest of our spices). If your beans get dry just use it for something else like flavoring milk! The vanilla beans will come in plastic vacuum sealed packages. It's recommended that you keep the beans sealed until usage but don't keep them stored in the plastic for more than a few months. You'll want to store in a glass container. Then you're good for about 8-12 (best) months up to 2 years. It's not that the bean will go bad, it just won't be as good. Don't store the container in the fridge, the cold strips the moisture from the bean and you'll have a harder time getting the yummy goodness out of it! Keep it in a cool dark place (we keep ours with the rest of our spices). If your beans... » Read More The vanilla beans will come in plastic vacuum sealed packages. It's recommended that you keep the beans sealed until usage but don't keep them stored in the plastic for more than a few months. You'll want to store in a glass container. Then you're good for about 8-12 (best) months up to 2 years. It's not that the bean will go bad, it just won't be as good. Don't store the container in the fridge, the cold strips the moisture from the bean and you'll have a harder time getting the yummy goodness out of it! Keep it in a cool dark place (we keep ours with the rest of our spices). If your beans get dry just use it for something else like flavoring milk! « Show Less
1652822
I'm not sure how long they last. I used the majority to make homemade vanilla. I stored the remainder in a sealable bag with the air removed, in a dark cupboard. I was very disappointed to find that the last one became very brittle, but that was after more than a year. I think the last time I used one was about 6 months after I purchased them. Sorry I can't be more specific.
1652823
What I have done in the past is to: 1) snip the top off of one end of the packaging. 2). Wrap that in cling. 3) store in an airtight mason jar, in a cool dark place. Works for me.
1652824
I usually store vanilla beans in a small sealed plastic bag like Ziploc in a dry, dark place that isn't hot. They can last up to one year in excellent condition.
862971
There is not an expiration date printed on my pkg. of vanilla beans. I have purchased them in the past and as long as you store them in a dark/cool place, they will last for several years.
1267824
It does help far more than leaving it in the bag, but realize this applies only to beans. Make sure your beans are freshness dated, and beyond 14 to 21 days any stored beans in a container of this type will lose depth of flavor. I own this container and I have been happy with it. But I go to a local coffee shop and buy fresh beans every two weeks.
2035232
the answer left by Julia Williams is totally correct. use them for vanilla extract and keep some around all the time. love the jars
179381
The jar says refrigerate after opening, so that's what I do. It will keep for many months.
895439
I used three beans in 375ml bottle with excellent results if you are referring to vanilla extract. I split them down the middle, filled the bottle, and waited about 4 weeks, maybe a bit longer. Shaking whenever I thought about it.I would say there were at least 15 vanilla beans so you are looking at 1.875L if I'm correct. If you put more beans per bottle you would probably be able to top off the vodka more often.
1069035
Depends on the juice ,how cool the fridge is, and where in the fridge it is placed. If you want to store it for longer than three days I would suggest freezing it.
1794654
It depends on the climate conditions where you live. I'm in Hawaii so I do keep my beans in the fridge or freezer except for what I'll use in a few days. The notion that it is bad to do so doesn't hold up in climates like mine where the heat and humidity will damage the flavor more than keeping beans in the fridge. I will keep my beans out from December to April when the humidity is less and it's not as hot as the summer.
1631477
place in glass container with kombucha liquid (a fair amount), cover with tight weave cloth and secure with rubber-band. make sure the place you store it will be a consistent 78-80 degrees. i might recommend the liquid be from a fresh batch too, as the longer the scoby 'sits' the more likely it could starve if there is no sugar for it to feed on. never store in fridge or freezer. check out kombucha kamps website for additional info about scoby storage
514875
No, you don't have to store it in the freezer, a cool dry place is fine. I stored my left over amount in the freezer so that it would keep longer and I wouldn't lose it. I am still using cultures from the original buttermilk made and don't think I will ever need to use the rest unless something bad happens like I drop the last bit on the floor before making a new batch.
1136945
You can store them in the refrigerator indefinitely (that stops the growth) or you can put them I'm a shoebox sized plastic box with wheat bran or oatmeal or even cornmeal. I keep some in the fridge and some in a box. The box ones will turn into beetles after a while
2113856
The Nielsen-Massey website indicates a 3 year shelf life for this product. http://www.nielsenmassey.com/culinary/products-madagascar-bourbon-pure-vanilla-bean-paste.php
423607
U can store them in spring water in the fridge .this will prelong their life
1678633
hmm,,,I'm not an authority on what gases are released naturally by either beans- I'm just really pleased by how much of a vacuum I can get using the vacu vin. It's a little tricky and takes practice to get a really good seal but it is definitely worth the effort. I take it you will be storing the green beans and the roasted ones in separate containers. I wouldn't store both in one.
1669430
I've had my vanilla beans in the freezer a little more than 3 months, and I have had no problems with what I have used so far. I would imagine that you can keep them in the freezer for at least 6 month or maybe even more. I have heard that some people keep them in whiskey to preserve them. Maybe Amazon should try these suggestions to prove that it will or will not work.
1728103
My first batch I made vanilla extract. My second batch is still in the package even in shipping package still in cabinet until I can make time to make more vanilla extra. I'm not sure but the website you purchase the beans from will probably tell you
1773636
They have a long exp. date on package and air-tight. I personally will not store in Freezer or Ref. only because of experience and I recently read an article that said NEVER store fresh coffee in freezer if you want to retain flavor. I am going thru about 6 per week for one person. I would just leave in the box or re-box for cabinet.