I love this Kefir starter, but in the past I have purchased it from a store's refrigerator case. Do the packets of starter not need refrigeration?
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Yes, you should keep them refrigerated once you get them as clearly stated in the instructions in the package. I guess it's OK not refrigerating them for a short period of time. I have bought Kefir starter from a different manufacturer in Japan and they were sold unrefrigerated at a supermarket.
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Hello, No it does not Require refrigeration, and no it is not shipped in a cold pack. Thank you for your interest Quest Products Inc.
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No it does not need to be refrigerated. If you notice, in grocery stores, they don't refrigerate them.
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I refrigerate it after opening but when I travel it's obviously not staying cold and it's still as good & effective. So does it "need" to be refrigerated, preferably YES, but a few day's w/o refridgeration wont hurt it based on my many years of using this wonderful supplement. Hope this helps.
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No, refrigeration is not necessary, but I keep mine in the frig because it can get pretty warm in my kitchen throughout the day (I live in an apartment that faces west). I will take a handful with me in a travel vitamin bottle when I go on vacation and don't refrigerate those with no problems.
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Yes I did put it in the fridge. It has to stay in a cool place...it was said on the packet..
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They come in a foilpack which protects from light and moisture, it is zip lock. I am not certain they need refrigeration, most dried foodstuffs do not, but I would not let them get too hot.
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I refrigerate my starter and just pull it out for refreshing or warming up before use. Maybe you should try refrigerating it. You will see a dark liquid after a few days, pour it off, it is not harmful. Add your replacement flour and water, stir, let it set out at room temp until you see small bubbles (that't the yeast activity), then put back in the fridge.
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Hi MatthewThat is confusing about refrigeration. It should be kept in refrigeration while in inventory and especially after opening should be kept in refrigerator at all times. The short time during shipping and not be under refrigeration does not harm the product. There have been many tests on this subject by many companies and especially Renew Life well documented. I have been shipping these products for 20 years and we have never shipped with any type of refrigeration and there have not been any problems with products.Bobby House of Nutrition
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Excellent question. I am concerned about this and i called this probiotic manufacturer. They said that in buying the vendor should refrigerate. I decided NOT to buy probiotic from anyone anymore unless I know the refrigeration is complete manufacture to selling.
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Yes, it has to be refrigerated. Out of all probiotics, this works best. It was recommended to me by my integrative health physician.
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I do keep it refrigerated, and don't order if its going to be hot, you may loose some of the effectiveness or possibly ruin it completely. Great product IMHO
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No it doesn't need to be refrigerated just keep it in a dry place. Jarrow Lactoferrin is the best it is fezzes dryed making it a better quality product
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No refrigeration necessary. I've been using this product for a year and never refrigerated it and there is nothing on the packaging (purchased locally or Amazon--same product) that tells you to do so. Amazon has great pricing!
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Since it is preserved meat it does not need refrigeration until opened. If it went rancid the stick was extremely old and/or a bad batch that needs to be sent back. I've kept a stick in my pantry nearly a year before opening and transferring the rest to the refrigerator. It was fine after a year.
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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.
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Yes we keep under refrigeration but do not ship with any refrigerated container. For the short time during shipping refrigeration is not required as per Renew Life.House of Nutrition