Expiration date is August 2013, Can it still be used for freezer jam
1854561
I would think so. I use Sure-Jell boxes after the expiration date, and they seem to work fine.
1854562
I have only used Sure-Jell pectin, and I am not sure I have ever paid attention to the expiration dates. But, I do know that sugars and salts have shelf lives of 20 to 30 years if not longer. Pectin may have a much shorter shelf life, I would try to research the shelf life of pectin on maybe Martha Stewart or just google it to see what they say.
1854563
I don't know...I do not use this product for jam...i mix it with juice for my arthritis...works great for that purpose.
1854564
If you call the company and ask that question, They will tell you not to use it and may very likely send you coupons to purchase new product. That happened to me. But I would go ahead and use the out of code stuff as long as the package is not damaged. I think the company won't guarantee good results by using it, but from experience, it will work.
1854565
I checked out a couple of websites on pectin and it does seem to deteriorate with age but within a year seems to be ok.Do a test - just to make sure.http://www.pickyourown.org/pectin.htm http://www.homesteadingtoday.com/general-homesteading-forums/homesteading-questions/314082-expired-certo-question.html
1854566
Give it a try and find out. I have used outdated pectin before, with mixed results. If something did not jell, I whipped it up in the blender and turned it into syrup. Nothing wasted.
1854567
I've used it for regular jam regardless of expiration date and it's always been great. Freezer jam should be easier to set.
62627
We purchased ours in December 2014 and the expiration date is August 2015. We keep one package out then wrap and freeze the others.
2142697
I just checked. Nowhere on either the box or on the individual cans does it have any kind of a date. No "Use by" or other freshness dates. As long as it is unopened and sealed in the can, it is safe to assume it will last indefinitely (or at least many years) like any other canned goods. After you open it perhaps like paint it might dry out over a period of time but you can check it monthly if you have to.
1369158
There is really no expiration date on the mix as long as it remains dry in a container.You can also make a large batch and it freezes very well.This is a great product;, best I have found a real country gravy.BB
313889
I wouldn't use it past the expiration date. Even though it's been refrigerated.
547428
I keep it in the refrigerator to extend its freshness. Not sure of the expiration date, but it will get old much faster if it is at room temperature.
1170155
It is not necessarily expired. There may be a "freshness" date but unless temporatures are very high or low, it will work fine.
1235155
Of course it depends on the seller (how old the mix is when you buy it). I bought mine at a Publix grocery store last month (June 2014) and it's "best by" date is Feb. 2015. Note that it is not an expiration date. It' just flour, sugar, baking soda/powder and salt. I typically keep grains in the freezer anyway.
1759198
To start I am No expert. I've used this pectin across the board as a thickening agent in many odd recipes and projects. I don't see why freezer jam would be an issue along as the prep and proper absorption is followed.
479632
Each "jar"would have its own expiration date. Look all around the side or on the bottom.
928522
Looks as if Robert answered your question on the expiration date, so I'll take the one on how long they're good for... virtually forever. I think the only reason they put expiration dates on something like this is to scare people into throwing away and replacing perfectly good products. I have some canisters that are many years past their "expiration" dates, and they still work fine.
849969
This is to be used with a microwave not a freezer. The warrenty is in valid if put in the freezer.
349506
Mine had only a couple of weeks before expiration, and my use was a month away, so I froze them.Didn't work. They won't mix well.They were also much cheaper at Samsclub.
1759199
This depends on how you normally prepare you freezer jam.If you do it the traditional way, by preparing your jam on the stove and then simply freezing instead of canning, this can be used for freezer jam.If you're used to using some of the newer "no cook" gelling agents marketed just for freezer and refrigerator jam, this pectin won't work without changing your process. Traditional pectin requires cooking to develop its gelling capabilities.
1503784
Hey there isn't a expiration date from what I see but it does states refrigerate or freeze for preservation
471608
Expiration dates lean on the safe side anyway. Keep it in a dry place, lid closed secure and it'll last past expiration. There's no water in it, so it shouldn't go bad by 2020 if properly stored, much less 2015. You can pay attention to expiration dates if you want to, but you probobly don't need to.
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.