How long do these limes stay fresh? I want to use them in my gin &amp; tonics, so I wouldn't use 5 lbs too quickly! Will they last awhile in fridge?
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If unprotected in the refrigerator, they will last as long as other fruit. Use Debbie Meyer Green Bags to extend their freshness. We use these bags for all our fruits and veggies and they last much longer.
2111601
So sorry, I don't know. They stayed fresh in pkg for several weeks. When I filled them for a party, they were all consumed except for a few that I had saved to see if they wold get soggy and they did.
1999905
Hi Sean. You know that is an excellent question; I assume you are speaking to shelf life?. I actually do not know the answer to that. When I purchased mine, I used them right away and never looked to see any dates of expiration.
2259117
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.
1825457
I've had unopened ones sitting around for a month or so now, and they taste exactly the same as the fresher ones. Opened, I'd say you still have at least a couple of weeks. They seem to be a largely dehydrated product, so from my experience they seem unlikely to perish for a really long time.
1934708
I store them on a shelf in the pantry. They come in a reclosable bag with a 'best by' date of 10/14. They won't last long, they're delicious!
1243417
They are in nice sealed packages and I have had them for about 6 months, just opened one the other day it and still tasted great. I bet there is an expiration date on the package too.
2161509
I never had a problem with the expiration date as I always ordered them only a couple of weeks before our annual pirate party. They arrive very quickly after you order them, so I would wait just to be on the safe side. I wish I could tell you what the shelf life is, but I don't know. My local supermarket (County Market) carries the large bags in the "Health Food Section". Maybe your local grocery store carries them, and you can get a better idea of the shelf life.
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I would think so as long as they have been kept in a dry place I've had mine for over 2 years I've kept them in mason jars though so I can see any decay and they seem to be fine and still taste fresh. I think because they are dried they have a substantial shelf life
1934707
Oh, I just saw on the bag that refrigeration is recommended after opening. Oops! They're still good, I've had them for about a month or little more.
958496
I keep these in my fridge for freshness. I've sprinkled them on salads and desserts right out of the bag. I've also toasted them and added them to casseroles. No problems either way. They're very tasty and handy!
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I don't recall the expiration date as I was using mine soon but I would expect it would be ok cause they are dehydrated so should last for a while I would think. Almost think you could "google" to find that answer.
914674
My son loves them so much that he budgeted them in the fridge for over a month and they were still awesome. They keep really well as long as you refrigerate. We put them in a zip-lock bag and refrigerated. Good luck!
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You would need to call the manufacturer and ask expiration dates vs their inventory and when shipped. Consumers would not have any idea of that information. I can tell you that they don't last more than 3 or 4 weeks because we eat them. I can also tell you that we ordered these more than three times in the past year. One pack arrived here in California for Father's day and we put the last half dozen pieces in the fridge when it got hot at the end of June. We forgot them in there for over two months and the liquor started to blend with the chocolate. By September, they were not as good - so I would not recommend putting them in the fridge or leaving them there for extended period of time. You would need to call the manufacturer and ask expiration dates vs their inventory and when shipped. Consumers would not have any idea of that information. I can tell you that they don't last more than 3 or 4 weeks because we eat them. I can also tell you that we ordered these more than three times in the past year. One pack arrived here in California for Father's day and we put the last half dozen pieces in the fridge when it got hot at the end of June. We forgot them in there for over two months and the liquor started to blend with the chocolate. By September, they were not as good - so... » Read More You would need to call the manufacturer and ask expiration dates vs their inventory and when shipped. Consumers would not have any idea of that information. I can tell you that they don't last more than 3 or 4 weeks because we eat them. I can also tell you that we ordered these more than three times in the past year. One pack arrived here in California for Father's day and we put the last half dozen pieces in the fridge when it got hot at the end of June. We forgot them in there for over two months and the liquor started to blend with the chocolate. By September, they were not as good - so I would not recommend putting them in the fridge or leaving them there for extended period of time. « Show Less
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I kept mine in the original package in my pantry and used them as needed. They did not get stale. I refrigerated them only if I put a filling in them. Such as lemon tarts or cherry until I was ready to serve them. Hope this helps.
676636
I would refrigerate them until you want to use them. I've had them all sitting out for about 4 months in the carrier and some have lost their flavor
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I keep them in a container in a cool dry place, not the fridge and with no discoloration. They only last as long as you can keep from eating them up.