What is the shelf life of the powdered butter??
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Mine that I just received this September 2014, has a "Best By" date of Sept. 2016....I hope that helps.
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Hello. My experience with items like dried foods is that they can last quite a long time as these foods can be used for emergencies & hiking & the like. They also have to withstand long travels depending on the situation. I tend to freeze everything for longer lasting results. Lol!!! I know, it's funny. But it works. I've ordered the veggies, bell peppers & the celery. I grind what I want to fill my jars I have for them & the rest, I freeze until I need to use again. I don't grind all at the same time as I may want to reconstitute & use original size. Freezing prolongs the shelf life on my experience. Either in the jars they come in or squeezing freezer bags air tight to store in freezer. Always taste the same. I kept celery for well over 7 or 8 months ( maybe more ) & it used & tasted the same. Did the same for the bell peppers except I use them far more frequently. Hungry man around who loves hearty robust flavors. These veggies have a lot of health benefits. I personally use them for those reasons & they flavor everything marvelously. I don't even like bell peppers nor celery but I use them this way to get into my diet. The flavor works & I've always lived the flavors of the two but I don't like to eat then as they are. The flavor's there & I don't have to chew them. Also, the veggies I've used don't always have expiration dates. Depends on the maker. However, this dry butter doesn't go in the freezer although I'm sure it could. Seems to be a product that can hold up well outside freezer. Just store in dry cool place to avoid moisture & u should be good. The expiration date is 9-30-15. I'm sure u can still use it well after that. It needs no refrigeration. The suggested usage is 1:1. We can tweak our recipes though. That 1:1 just serves as a gauge to what the maker says is best. Enjoy-------
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(Again, NOT "Butter", just powdered milk and some sweet cream) According to the label, and based on my purchase date, about a year. Also, if you're looking for the TASTE of butter, you would have to mix SO much powder to water that from the one-pound container, you may get a few ounces... EXPENSIVE much?!
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It looks like about a year. Mine says 9/16/2015. I bought it because I can't afford the increase price of butter and thought I'd experiment with stretching it. For long time storage I'd try something like the ready store, wise, emergency essentials, etc. I just didn't want the chemicals that come with long term storage. I'm happy with this product, so far.
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my best by date was only 1 year, but I think it would last longer. The taste is great and you wouldn't mind using it all before the year is up, but if you are thinking of long term storage I'm not sure. Maybe if you put in glass jars with an oxygen absorber it would last longer .
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I just keep in in my medicine cabinet, but use it often. It has a shelf life of 12 to 24 months. Everything I've read says to store it in a cool dry place. Some sources say not to put it in the refrigerator and others say you should. If you google "storing unrefined shea butter", you will find more information and then decide for yourself. I've never had a problem.
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I ordered mine over a year ago, I ordered a large amount to make body butter, it has an expire date of 2016 on it. I keep it in a cool dark closet and check it often, it is just as the day I ordered it. I will be ordering more when needed.
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I don't think it is organic nor the shelf life, mine didn't contain this information. Normally for milk powders shelf life is about 1 year. I do use this yogurt powder for homemade facial masks and handmade soaps with no problems at all. If you are mixing it with water and storing it for more than 1 day you should add a preservative.
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I usually go through 5 lb within 6 months or so. I keep it in the fridge and butter maintains a good condition.
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Not sure of the shelf life as it never lasts more than a few months at my house. I use it for frying and making homemade mayo that tastes just like Hellmann's. No smell; no weird taste. We love it!
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I keep it at room temperature in a cool dark place as powder. Once I mix it with water (to make patties) the mix should be kept in the freezer. I usually mix it the day I will feed it to the bees. I use the whole container before four months, and at least for that length the shelf life has been very good.
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I order 8 at a time. I keep them in the frig. It will last as long as butter will last. I am waiting for my new order to come in but I do believe it has an expiration date of about six months to a year. I never have it for that long because my sister and I love it so much.
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To be honest, I ate it all already, I love it that much! If you plan on storing it for months/years (disaster preparedness), this is probably your best bet for shelf stable peanut butter other than military rations. If this won't up, nothing else will since this comes packed into a vacuum sealed brick.Sorry I can't give you a factual answer, buy hopefully this gives you a better idea of the general condition the product arrives in.
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As a rule the shelf life of the powder milk is several months past the expiration date. I would however question as to why they are sending you merchandise that close to the expiration, I would ask for a deduction in the cost if you don't chose to send it back. I found that my local warehouse food club sold this item at a lesser cost than I paid online.
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I used to make this product and i can tell you it nearly lasts forever. All the fat has been pressed out of it and as long as you store it properly it will last along time. I use the last of a batch that i have had since '99 and it tasted the same.
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Shea butter has a shelf life of at least one year, and can last up to 2 years. You will definitely recognize shea butter that has gone bad as it has a rancid smell.
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they have an expiration date on them all I can tell you is I use mine in everything and I mean everything I love the flavor since I am a true southern lady butter I must have but cholesterol has hendered the market butter so i use this i am still usen my purchase of this from a 2 years ago still good i will never use anything else :)
327160
Mango butter (42% stearic acid) has a shelf life of about 2 to 3 years due to its high level of stearic acid.
1676336
Unopened, its a few years- it's simply powder. When mixed, I kept mine for nearly 5 months before I noticed mold growing in the lid. It was nearly gone anyway, so it didn't bother me. It could have been my fault for the mold due to bad cleaning of the previous peanut butter out of the jar.
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no, that is one of the big things about butter oil, it is shelf stable. mine has always just been on the counter. it is better to leave out of the fridge or it will turn very hard like butter does in the fridge and it will be hard to get out of the jar.
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Hi Cynthia J, you can freeze butter but it will keep in fridge for some considerable time, especially butter with salt. Personally it never lasts that long in our house as it is a regular purchase. Massed potato with Kerrygold.... :D