What is the shelf life of an unopened can? Also, what is the shelf life for an opened can?
781943
The date on the bottom of the one I received says: 2015/06/05 The only other thing I can say is it states on the can to keep in a dry cool place after opening.
1534305
Unopened , it is good for 10-12 months. Once opened, it is good for 4-6 months. Please store in a cool, dry place :)
1283741
I used this for my toddler 5 years ago when she was 1 to 3 years old. As far as I can remember when my daughter was 2 years old and would drink less milk because her diet was changing to accommodate more solids, an opened can (the big one) would last 30 days and would stay good. Unopened and in a cool, dry place, should be good until the date on the can.
487024
What I understand is that it is about 1 year in the unopened container. Once it is opened it is only good for 2 or 3 weeks.
1267005
I wouldn't store it much longer than necessary, but to give it a number 18 to 20 years. If the can isn't damaged that is. Dented cans use first. Those won't last 18 months.
1811192
Don't know the answer...not sure anyone does. A quote from the National Cannery Association: "Canned food has a shelf life of at least two years from the date of processing. Canned food retains its safety and nutritional value well beyond two years, but it may have some variation in quality, such as a change of colour and texture. Canning is a high-heat process that renders the food commercially sterile. Food safety is not an issue in products kept on the shelf or in the pantry for long periods of time. In fact, canned food has an almost indefinite shelf life at moderate temperatures (75 F and below). Canned food as old as 100 years has been found in sunken ships and it is still microbiologically safe! We don't recommend keeping canned food for 100 years, but if the can is intact, not dented or bulging, it is edible."
1360519
I am uncertain of the shelf life. We used one and did not open the other for at least two weeks and it was still fresh.
1710068
I have some several years old its good until it drys and become a solid, a sealed unopend jug should last many years.
1907399
The recommendation is to use it within 3 months after opening though I have never had one last that long to test it. I never refrigerate. I recommend buying the smaller jars so that it is used up well before you reach that time frame.Unopened it should last you a year in the pantry. Always use a clean dry utensil to scoop.
1337418
Not sure about the shelf life, but I've had mine up to two years if stored in a cool dry place .. maybe even longer, asthey are sealed in plastic....
914672
They can last for several months if unopened. Longer if refrigerated prior to opening.
1811187
The company says it is packaged to last 2 years, but will last much longer if storedat a constant, cool temperature. Also, we regularly turn our cans every month or so.After opened for use, it must be kept in the fridge.
122935
There is a best use by date printed at the bottom of the can. I bought mine about 3 months ago and the best use by date is late 2016. It looks like it is not related to when you open the can but is based on date of manufacture and it is about 2-3 yrs away.
1884747
I had not noticed that date. Since it is long before the can was sold, it is probably the date the product in the can was produced. It should not have anything to do with expiration or the such. The product (if kept in a clean, safe, and moderate temperature area) should remain safe and useable indefinitely.
956801
Years. Literally. Don't shelf them for decades but for the cost locally at less than $2 a can you shouldn't need to have to buy cases, unless you're looking to prep. I have used canisters over 3 years old with no problems.
743934
Nope, no expiration date. Not good, maybe the can I just received is already 10 years old.How would we know?
579895
I do not know the shelf life but after opening I have just kept it on cabinet the shelf, that is, I did not refrigerate it.