How long can the package be stored unopened without hurting the quality of the beans?
1669429
I've not bought this brand but my research showed: never freeze beans; keep cool are dark and as airtight as you can and - this is a wonderful plus - they 'age' and they do it well. I've had bourbon beans triple bagged in a plastic container for over four years [I got around 50 or so at one time] and they smell better than they ever did. Just my experience. BTW I found bourbon far superior to Tahitian, but this just might be my taste.
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.
1669431
YOU CAN STORE THEM IN YOUR SUGAR CANISTER FOR ALMOST FOREVER. THEY WILL DRY OUT. THEY FLAVOR YOUR SUGAR AND SCENT IT SO NICELY. DON'T THROW THEM OUT WHEN YOU FINISH THE SUGAR, JUST ADD MORE SUGAR; I HAVE HAD THEM FOR YEARS. YOU CAN STILL SCRAPE THEM FOR YOUR BAKING. (separate them from the pack, of course, so they are surrounded by the sugar).
1669432
No longer than 6 months. After 6 months they should be stored in wax paper in an air tight container.
1669433
They have a vacuum seal, but I always open and use within a month of purchase. Then again, I use them in a lot of recipes.
1669434
I place my Vanilla Beans in an air tight container or a freezer bag and place them in the freezer. When I am ready to use them, I take out what I need and let the beans sit out until soft. That seems to work for me. Do not freeze all of the beans together, wrap two or three in plastic wrap so they will not stick together while freezing. I hope this has been of some help.
1669435
If you place them in a sealed bag inside an air tight container and place it in a cool dark place they will last up to a year
1669436
This is just anecdotal evidence, but I had my last order of these for 11 months before using them, and they seemed just like "new" or "fresh out of the pack" -- my opinion on the vanilla beans is that yes, everything loses quality with age, but if you start with a high-quality bean, you keep it fairly air tight (original plastic shipping wrap is fine), and keep it in a cool, dark place, you could probably go several years before you have a noticeable drop in quality, flavor, or aroma.
1534305
Unopened , it is good for 10-12 months. Once opened, it is good for 4-6 months. Please store in a cool, dry place :)
1026750
As long as they remain sealed in the ziplock bag they are shipped in and stored on a dry cool shelf they should last up to 3 months. Do not refridgerate.
1654141
Various sites suggest the following: uncooked in the pantry or frig in an airtight container lasts between 2 - 3 years; cooked stored in an airtight container in the freezer can last up to 12 months and 7 days in the fridge. Try not to leave cooked quinoa at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Hope this helps!
712588
I don't have a bag with me at the moment as I transfer my beans to airtight containers as soon as I receive them. From what I remember the roast date is printed at the top of the bag and it was within less than a month of my receipt of them, not sure if it was less than 2 weeks but I remember saying, "Oh, these are fresh"
1995130
Absolutely no problem, keep the jar closed and you will be happy with the quality. Keep it in thd fridge, when you serve it, not too much sifup. Have fun
1222689
No..it is not recommended. Also, do NOT refrigerate. It kills the flavor and hardens the beans. Keep wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and place in a jar or Tupperware container.
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.
222640
There is no need to freeze or refrigerate the unopened package. I don't refrigerate the unused portion. Very long shelf life in sealed pkg. It is made with low moisture and I believe with no preservatives. If you enjoy nutty slightly chewy texture you will love this bread. Nutrient dense. Toast to bring out the flavor.
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.
470931
I checked the expiration date on the bottom of the jar, and I was disappointed at the short shelf life. However, I've never had a problem. I keep it stored in the refrigerator because it is a meat-based product. This stuff is SO DELICIOUS in soups (esp. beans soups) and is worth whatever extra trouble you may have to go to.
225306
They have a long shelf life. I just keep them unopened in the pantry. Once opened, I store the opened bag in a gallon ziplock bag for several months with no problem.
1212459
I would leave them in the bag unopened. I believe the expiration date is several months. I did use mine within 1 few weeks. I would also think you could freeze them.
62468
I usually leave the box opened for a ~3 months maybe 4 the most as I consume a LOT of it. I haven't noticed any problems in that timeframe as the little grains are as hard as the day I opened the bag and taste as good as the first day. I suppose if you can, use large jars of sorts to prevent too much moisture to get in the grains. Pablo
1451783
I always store mine in a hermetic jar and don't notice a significant deterioration in the quality by the time I get to the last beans. Americas Test Kitchen has recommendations regarding storing coffee so whatever works best for you.
1599161
It depends on the jar and whether it has already been opened. I have had mine for a month and it is fine as far as the product getting dried out, etc. It is very well sealed. I have had mine a month, have been using it a couple times a week, and it is almost gone, anyway. The jar itself does not have an expiration date on it.
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.