How much time do we have to eat them?
521994
I just received my boxes this week. They are best if eaten before February 2015.
521995
not positive if you are referring to "better if used by" date on the box top that usually allows for 9 - 12 months their still good for few months longer with adequate storage.once you put them in milk 30 min. is about tops because by 45 min their is only going to be a soggy warm mess in the bowl we don't like them much then
521996
At least until the "better if used by" date on the box top. For example, 14JUN2014 means it is suggest it is better to eat it before June 14, 2014. Stored under extremely hot conditions such as an un-cooled shed in Death Valley, it might begin to taste a bit stale before this date and it might taste fresh long after this date in a freezer. This cereal must be packed very well, as the "better if used by" date is many months in the future if the cereal is bought just shortly after it is made.
521997
Usually the Best By date is several months away from time of purchase, about 10-12 months later.
166956
- store them in the fridge in their plastic bag. Depending on the recipe instructions you might soak them in warm/hot water for 10/15 minutes or chop them up "as is " from their package, how you use them is determined by your recipe instructions......hope this helps. Bert
1981440
I've eaten all of mine, but I want to say they had either a six or twelve month shelf life, at the least. They never last that long in my house!
1746079
dont boil them, steeping would be your best bet. 2-4 mins depending on your preference of flavor
87484
Must be cooked first because they are poisonous when they are raw. Please be careful and simmer 20-30 mins first!
1325989
Haven't tried it...but I think they would be ok for a short period of time...not sure about an hour.
143942
As soon as 2 years old. My granddaughter starting eating them when she had enough teeth to chew.
756364
Before a meal, about 10 to fifteen minutes, with water. You are going to need that time to get the vile taste out of your mouth. It is really pungent and awful. You could take it after but you might taste your meal again.
676946
I eat them raw or I put them in the oven (30 minutes at 350F) but I think you could also steam them.
2243945
Not long, a couple of hours. But I use them at work so I put them in the freezer before I leave for the day so I am not sure on the exactly how long.
1934700
I keep mine in the refrigerator. They should last a few months that way. They are delicious!
1864752
Approximately 9 hours. I do tend to eat things that are temperature sensitive like chicken early in the day, but even the last items I take out are still cool.
6094
I would take them with at least SOME food, even if a small amount. I only took them with food, it may make you sick to take them on an empty stomach.
1737592
I still have some left over from last year in an air tight container and they're still as fresh as the day I bought them, still crunchy. So it depends on how and where you store them. They are composed entirely of sugar which is effected by moisture and air. So its up to you on the shelf life. Put them in an open bowl in an even remotely moist environment and they wont last a week. Unless you like them without the crunch and soft.
701616
If you can keep them in a Tupperware type container they should last a few days or longer. With this being emergency food you may not be in much of a situation to care about freshness though and I'd think each pack would get consumed pretty quickly after it was opened.
1820868
I believe there should be an expiration date on the package. I would say you could keep them for a while at room temperature. After a week I would put them in the frig. The package is usually eaten up by then though for me. Hope this helps. :)
1928994
I'm sorry, I don't know the answer and can't provide anything helpful as I eat them whole. Good Luck!