Since chips are only sold online plus postage, I want to order a few pint sized in various woods all at once. Does anyone know the approximate shelf life if kept covered &amp; dry? Do they lose the smell if kept too long?
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THey seem to last pretty well indefinitely if kept dry and in the dark. I have some apple chips I have had for at least 6 years that still work great! I just purchased too much at once and then wanted to try other kinds.
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hello todd here in wichita i always get the pecan chunks from a nursery in the south end of town very reasonable. if you go to a smoke shop can be costly for a small amount of wood. i use the pecan because it is not as strong as hickory soak them for a day or two last much longer and does a better job than chips in my masterbuilt gs40.
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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.
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I am ignoring the "Best by" date on mine. They are really well dehydrated, so as long as they don't get damp they should last indefinitely. Good for "preppers", I would think.
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Please let me know when you get an actual answer to the question "What is the shelf life of this?" Doesn't someone out there SEE ACTUAL DATE on one package and share when they received the order so we can extrapolate from FACTS? Thanks....
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Not real sure about shelf life. Might want to check on-line for more information.
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Like others have said, these come in a heavy ziplock bag. Mine lasted through about 3 seasons and I stored the unused ones in a cool, dark place. I live in Alaska, so that wasn't hard. They seem to hold their moisture well, but shrink considerably if allowed to dry out, which I avoid. My neighbor bought some and they started to mold and then crumble and fall apart after a year or so. I'm guessing she didn't keep them in a cool enough place. So, I'd say with proper care they should last as long as 4 seasons. They do work very well and I assume it is because they don't dry out quickly. Also, I use a gallon ziplock as a mini-greenhouse and just blow a breath (CO2) into the bag once a day or so. Like others have said, these come in a heavy ziplock bag. Mine lasted through about 3 seasons and I stored the unused ones in a cool, dark place. I live in Alaska, so that wasn't hard. They seem to hold their moisture well, but shrink considerably if allowed to dry out, which I avoid. My neighbor bought some and they started to mold and then crumble and fall apart after a year or so. I'm guessing she didn't keep them in a cool enough place. So, I'd say with proper care they should last as long as 4 seasons. They do work very well and I assume it is because they don't dry out quickly. Also,... » Read More Like others have said, these come in a heavy ziplock bag. Mine lasted through about 3 seasons and I stored the unused ones in a cool, dark place. I live in Alaska, so that wasn't hard. They seem to hold their moisture well, but shrink considerably if allowed to dry out, which I avoid. My neighbor bought some and they started to mold and then crumble and fall apart after a year or so. I'm guessing she didn't keep them in a cool enough place. So, I'd say with proper care they should last as long as 4 seasons. They do work very well and I assume it is because they don't dry out quickly. Also, I use a gallon ziplock as a mini-greenhouse and just blow a breath (CO2) into the bag once a day or so. « Show Less
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I have bought new sealed ones that were dried out, so I don't think the shelf life is very long. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
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My bag says to store in a cool dry place, and that they keep "best" in fridge or freezer. If you are thinking 25 years, then they would probably need to be frozen. The expiration date on my bag was stickered over, so I can't tell what it is. Maybe the manufacturer would have more precise info on shelf life.
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The bag(s) we got had almost a year and a half shelf life..but..kept cool..they will last much longer. We have bought these in 6 pound bags SEVERAL times.
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I read elsewhere that the shelf life is 20 years IF LEFT IN THE BUCKET. The shelf life drops to 1 year if the bucket seal is opened. Kinda disappointing really, since Mountain House is good for 10 years in the pouch alone.
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For what it's worth, I just keep mine in the original bag, tied with a twisty-tie, on a shelf in the basement and they do just fine. (I only use about a tablespoon every two weeks so a bag lasts a very long time too.) Maybe someone with a greener thumb will have a better answer.
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My most recent purchase of witch hazel has a "Best By" date of 11/15 on the bottle. The date is on the bottom of the bottle. So, it apparently has a good shelf life. even without the alcohol.
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Excellent question - I wondered this myself. From what I know, the bottles are made to order because of their short shelf life. Once opened, they have a shelf life of 30-60 days. If not opened AND kept in a dark, dry atmosphere, I believe they're potency begins to breakdown after 6 months. Because of this, I do not buy more than one bottle at a time, but you can decide for yourself how fast you'd go through each bottle and buy accordingly. If anyone knows better or has other information, I invite them to reply to your question. You may also contact the manufacturer for their version of what the truth may be. Enjoy the product!
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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.
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I've used a few Pomonas Pectin packages that were stored unopened on my shelf for over a year - the pectin worked just like new. The packaging seems sufficient, but I would store unopened boxes in a covered container or Zip Lock freezer bag if room humidity is high.
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I've read that the shelf life is at least a year, most likely up to two if it is kept well sealed and in a relatively cool area. I've been impressed witht the packaging on BulkSupplemts products; they seal well and are not prone to ripping, so you should be good to have them sealed and in a cupboard for extended periods.