Does anyone know how long these would last in the fridge in the unopened packaging? I bought these 16 months ago for a project and didn't use them.
816288
If they are dried out, just grind them up in a coffee/spice grinder. Then you can use them to flavor cakes, cookies, smoothies, ice cream, whatever. I use the powder more than the extract, it tastes so much better!
816289
I would think they would be fine....check to see if they are still pliable. If they are hard and brittle I wouldn't use them...
1904041
They have a 2 year shelf life unopened. The quality of this product is unsurpassed. Although not required I refrigerate mine after opening.
694802
They should be ok for a month as long as you keep them in a refridgerator. However, using them as soon as they are shipped to you is optimal.
1700317
I buy them in bulk and put them in the freezer. I'm not sure how long they will last in the bag.
1593482
I purchased mine about 6 months ago. Package says use by 9/2015 so I guess that was about 2 years shelf life. As others have stated these last much longer.
441888
I had them in a dark pantry for 4 months not refrigerated and they were just fine. I would think they would keep indefinitely in the refrigerator.
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.
869949
Excellent question, because I thought the same thing. I could not find an expiration date anywhere on the box they came in, nor on the syringes. I have tooth sensitivity when I use them, (which is common with me), so they must still be active. I do keep them stored in the refrigerator.
729177
The only thing I can say here is I put these in pint jars and put them in the refrigerator. We are talking 6 months to a year.
1649644
When you receive them there is instructions on storing. But I'm sure it says in a cool dry place not necessarily in the refrigerator should keep for a few months. I ordered some months ago and didn't use them yet and they look fine. Hope that helps.
1767480
put then in a fridge and they should last for years. Go ahead get them just keep cool so they don't melt.
441886
I wondered the same thing but wasn't really able to find a good answer. I bought mine 9 months ago and they've been keeping just fine in the fridge so far. I'm re-using a glass jar from the last time I bought them at the grocery store, so I fill it up every 2 or 3 weeks and don't have to open the big jug as often.
194394
I kept them in my fridge, and I bought them in March and didn't finish them until June of the following year. They were just fine. No, I can't believe they can go bad.
1934700
I keep mine in the refrigerator. They should last a few months that way. They are delicious!
1407601
As packaged they should last awile. If you open it to see what's in it, you might want to put it in the freezer. I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone.
1360321
I also don't bake often. I ordered a 6-pack in August 2014 and the expiration date is July 2015. I will probably use most of them during the Christmas season. I bought a 6-pack previously and they stayed good for about 14 months. Just store them in a cool, dry place away from heat. Or better yet, you can store them in the freezer to last even longer. They thaw quickly.
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They have a long shelf life. I just keep them unopened in the pantry. Once opened, I store the opened bag in a gallon ziplock bag for several months with no problem.