how fresh are these can versus the ones found in stores?
131612
As fresh as canned and sealed can be. The can I have presently is a 2018 expiration so that oughta tell you something, the exp. date is on the bottom of the can. My favorite flavor is the vanilla as it mixes well with any fruit or veggie I chose to blend with it.
1052342
Hard to tell how fresh they are since dried apricots are never the same as fresh apricots. However, I like them more than most dried apricots because of the soft center that adds more flavor than California dried apricots. They taste fresh...not stale...if that helps.
39056
In my experience they are the most "unwashed" and freshest I have been able to find so far. There's not really a full proof method to check but usually the darker the water you wash them in, the better the seeds are.
1351827
Andrew ... I ordered a case of 12 back in March of this year,date on the individual inner packs was 3-20-2014 Soooo thats plenty of time to devour these .I'm just now on the last inner pack and its as fresh as the first one I opened.If you keep them in a cool dry place you should have no problem with the freshness.I did put them"inner packs" in zip lock bags for good measure though "just in case ".This seemed to work great for me.Hope this helps.I'm getting ready to order another case,these taste great and are good for you too.Order and ENJOY!
804964
I think the grocer would be able to best answer. I have been ordering for a while but only shipping to the east coast. They have always arrived fresh and stayed well in the refrigerator until they are used. Good luck!
965208
I'm not an expert in this field, but I do know they will last a couple months. Do not buy any that are close to going out of date. I did from Walmart and they were crispy and broke into a hundred tiny pieces when I opened the package. The one I got from this company, I held for well over a month before I used it. It was still fresh.
802081
I just opened a jar I purchased over 2 years ago (each 54 fl oz jar lasts a long time), and it still tastes (and looks) just as fresh as the first jar I bought and opened (I'm on my 3rd jar). I also have a fourth 54 fl oz jar I keep at work. It's been open for a year and is still good. From what I've read about coconut oil, it does not go rancid.
826879
They were fresh. Not sure if there was a best to use by date. I open the packs and put them in an airtight container and they stay fresh.
1865023
The can is sealed, therefore there is no way for me to tell you for sure. But I think they are just clear packets.
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.
610585
I've already used mine, so I can't refer to them. However, I too would order about 3-4 cans at a time and never had an issue with the expiration date approaching in a short amount of time before I could use all of the cans I purchased.
1327750
Yes, there are expiration dates on the cans. They have a pretty decent shelf life, but when in the store, I usually inspect the cans to find the longest expiration date....
1196189
I buy the six pack which usually lasts six months. Have never had a problem with freshness.
1360316
The ones I bought last month say they are good through October 2015, but I'm assuming that's unopened. Once opened I would just freeze them!
506343
I've bought them in ross and bed bath & beyond also, and their alway's fresh! Sorry yours were stale because I've never encountered that. Goodluck
2222978
You cannot tell if it is fresh or the amount of time it has been on the shelf. That has been a concern of mine too. The cleanser was great, however the moisturizers I also ordered were extra thick and didn't quite seem as fresh. The price is good, but you likely will likely compromise full quality.
25695
Sorry you don't like them this fresh. That's why they're so moist. We're all conditioned to expect the store bought variety that's treated with preservatives. That's to extend shelf life. Fine if you like it. I preferred to get used to these beauties. My only suggestion would be to dry them in the oven on a cookie sheet at about 200 degrees. Check them every 10 minutes until they reach your desired level of dryness.Good luck!