I love these tomatoes However, I am curious how these tomatoes can have the shelf life that they do without any kind of preservative?
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Pomì Chopped Tomatoes are 100% Italian tomatoes. Our Pomì Strained and Chopped Tomatoes do not contain added acids. Pomì contains citric acid because is naturally occurring in the tomato.After the washing of fresh fruits → blanching [high temperature for a short time in hot water and then a passage in vacuum to permit the separation of the skins from fresh fruits] and the peeling [on skins separators, a sort of rollers] , distribution belt , sorting of peeled tomatoes (manual inspection to remove not peeled tomatoes and also green/black pieces of tomatoes) → dicing → draining → optical sorting → mixing and tanking → pre-heating → sterilization → filling machine. Pomì Chopped Tomatoes are 100% Italian tomatoes. Our Pomì Strained and Chopped Tomatoes do not contain added acids. Pomì contains citric acid because is naturally occurring in the tomato.After the washing of fresh fruits → blanching [high temperature for a short time in hot water and then a passage in vacuum to permit the separation of the skins from fresh fruits] and the peeling [on skins separators, a sort of rollers] , distribution belt , sorting of peeled tomatoes (manual inspection to remove not peeled tomatoes and also green/black pieces of tomatoes) → dicing →... » Read More Pomì Chopped Tomatoes are 100% Italian tomatoes. Our Pomì Strained and Chopped Tomatoes do not contain added acids. Pomì contains citric acid because is naturally occurring in the tomato.After the washing of fresh fruits → blanching [high temperature for a short time in hot water and then a passage in vacuum to permit the separation of the skins from fresh fruits] and the peeling [on skins separators, a sort of rollers] , distribution belt , sorting of peeled tomatoes (manual inspection to remove not peeled tomatoes and also green/black pieces of tomatoes) → dicing → draining → optical sorting → mixing and tanking → pre-heating → sterilization → filling machine. « Show Less
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Pom Chopped Tomatoes are 100% Italian tomatoes. Our Pom Strained and Chopped Tomatoes do not contain added acids. Pom contains citric acid because is naturally occurring in the tomato. After the washing of fresh fruits &#8594; blanching [high temperature for a short time in hot water and then a passage in vacuum to permit the separation of the skins from fresh fruits] and the peeling [on skins separators, a sort of rollers] , distribution belt , sorting of peeled tomatoes (manual inspection to remove not peeled tomatoes and also green/black pieces of tomatoes) &#8594; dicing &#8594; draining &#8594; optical sorting &#8594; mixing and tanking &#8594; pre-heating &#8594; sterilization &#8594; filling machine.
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the label says "naturally derived citric acid", which could be from a source such as lemons. If you are looking for tomatoes packed without citric acid, I recommend the Pomi Tomatoes that come in a carton or the Carmelina e San Marzano (both available on amazon) Both are delicious, although they are not available as "tomato sauce" so you would have to puree them, and neither are certified organic. Although the tomatoes packed in cartons like the Pomi brand have the added benefit of being BPA free. Hope this 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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I store mine in the refrigerator and they seem to stay very fresh, they should be good for about a year.
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I keep mine in the freezer. I've had them there sometimes for months. Maybe a year. I just don't think you'd have any problem. These really are nice delicious almonds. They come in good bags, too. Good product all around. Hope this helps.
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They have a very long shelf life, even after they have been opened. My bottle has an expiry date of 04.2015 and I purchased them back in 2013.I don't even know if they need to be refrigerated.
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I had then on hand a short time, about two weeks and they were great. With them being made out of mostly sugar I would think they would have a good shelf life if kept air tight and in a cool place.Good Luck
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The "date best used by" has always been at least one year from the date I've purchased these. I am not sure about the "shelf life" because they ALWAYS get eaten within a few months - I buy them by the case. I store them in the cupboard in the kitchen, and they have never lost their crispiness, flavor or any quality.
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That I can't tell you - I bought these a couple years ago - Although they worked well, not sure of the shelf life - sorry!
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I always refrigerate mine. Not sure what the shelf life is, as it doesn't last that long in our home.
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Ok if they are not real ripe. I prefer almost green tomatoes anyway. But if they are real ripe they just squish.
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Bailey the can said the lining was made with BPA free materials. ....not sure how helpful that is....what IS the can made out of? But I love this product since it is salt free..it is SO hard to find salt free tomato products. I get these and the sauce on auto-ship.
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The package says 9 month shelf life and no need to refrigerate. Since they're a dry coconut product, that makes sense.
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I keep mine in the fridge too. I guess you could try freezing a few and see how they turn out. They keep well in the fridge though.
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Has none listed on packaging. I buy 10#, transfer to glass jars and freeze them. I keep a jar in the refrig. for daily use (lasts a a couple of weeks). I don't buy any more than I can consume in 6 months.
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they are dried, like raisins, so I don't see how they can go bad if kept in an air-tight container; if ordering bulk, put them into mason jars and they will prob. last forever. awesome berries, addictive flavor and tiny crunchy seeds; it is actually not a berry but a specific variety of tomato similar to tomatilla.
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They last a very long time in an airtight container and don't need to be refrigerated or frozen. We have some from before June and they are still fresh.