What about long-term storage for emergency planning? Would they be good in ten years? Twenty? Muriel C.
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Sorry don't have the box anymore(to check for expiration date) but they are much better than the off brand bags. I would think they would last quite a few years as long as you keep them out of direct sunlight and extreme temperatures because the outer plastic bag is quite heavy and well made.
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Hi Ryan,The shelf life for this product is up to 25 years under the storage conditions that you mentioned. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.best regards,Adrienne MahoneyEarthtech Products
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For flash memory 5 to 10 years max. If you want permanent storage I would look at: m-disc.
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There really isnt a shelf lifeThey have only been out in 2014, but you can probably keep them for many years without a problem
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Depends on the temperature of where they are stored. A stable 50-60 degrees should give 10 years at least. Wild temp flux or higher storage temp can reduce it down to 3 or 4.
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My church encourages food storage for emergencies (loss of job, natural disasters, etc) and their website says that although nutrients do decrease a bit over time, wheat can store for 30+ years and "will help sustain life in an emergency." www.lds.org/topics/food-storage/longer-term-food-supply That said, on another website called provident living, wheat was given a shelf life of 15 years when stored at "room temperature" which is still pretty great. In my experience, after opening my wheat, I still keep it in a bucket with a gamma lid and I have never noticed a decline in the quality in the time that I have used it (over 2-3 years). I do wait to grind it until I'm going to use it, because the nutrients do decrease rather quickly after grinding it. Sometimes I'll store freshly ground wheat flour in the freezer to preserve the nutrients longer. Hope that helps!
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I remeber reading something about its long shelf life. I have a box that has two dates 2006 /2016 so Im thinking its good for 8/10 years. If you have a box your unsure of I would shake it well before use to mix it all up again.
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Average 20-25 years. Cooler temperature storage will extend shelf life. 55-60 degree basement storage will give it 30 years
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No. Should last for a long period of time. Many years if maintained properly.
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That would depend partly on how strongly one fastens the shelf to the wall, but I would say it's more for bags than it is for coats. I use mine for storing batteries of all sizes (in the drawers), and a couple of very powerful flashlights (which hang on the hooks). And I'd just installed it and stocked it last year about a month before Hurricane Sandy hit us head on. We kept our shortwave radio positioned on the top shelf with the latest reports of the conditions around us. Needless to say the little so-called 'decorative' shelf [yes I called it that at first] proved to be a functional strategic information base during the eleven days without electricity that followed. That would depend partly on how strongly one fastens the shelf to the wall, but I would say it's more for bags than it is for coats. I use mine for storing batteries of all sizes (in the drawers), and a couple of very powerful flashlights (which hang on the hooks). And I'd just installed it and stocked it last year about a month before Hurricane Sandy hit us head on. We kept our shortwave radio positioned on the top shelf with the latest reports of the conditions around us. Needless to say the little so-called 'decorative' shelf [yes I called it that at first] proved to be a functional... » Read More That would depend partly on how strongly one fastens the shelf to the wall, but I would say it's more for bags than it is for coats. I use mine for storing batteries of all sizes (in the drawers), and a couple of very powerful flashlights (which hang on the hooks). And I'd just installed it and stocked it last year about a month before Hurricane Sandy hit us head on. We kept our shortwave radio positioned on the top shelf with the latest reports of the conditions around us. Needless to say the little so-called 'decorative' shelf [yes I called it that at first] proved to be a functional strategic information base during the eleven days without electricity that followed. « Show Less
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NY Outdoors, Mother Photini's answer is correct. Many years or nearly indefinitely if not used and just kept ready for an emergency.
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I don't know - the containers never lasted us long enough to be concerned about it! It's a dry powder, so I would think it would last quite a while without going bad.
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It doesn't deteriorate. Figure a minimum of five years, likely closer to 10.
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Sorry so late for the answer but I would think it would be fine for a 10 year.
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I dont know how long you mean by long term. I store them for a few months in the mart drawer of the refrigerator. They don't last long slough here for storage to be an issue.I did once store some in a Jon refrigerated cabinet and forgot they were there, they were fine after what I believe was about two years. Humidity is the real enemy of dry cured charcuterie, so in any event keep,them in a low humidity location. If you are in somewhere like Florida, you are then screwed (in more ways than with chorizo) or you need some form of refrigeration. The salt and pimenton in them will preserve them if kept dry. I dont know how long you mean by long term. I store them for a few months in the mart drawer of the refrigerator. They don't last long slough here for storage to be an issue.I did once store some in a Jon refrigerated cabinet and forgot they were there, they were fine after what I believe was about two years. Humidity is the real enemy of dry cured charcuterie, so in any event keep,them in a low humidity location. If you are in somewhere like Florida, you are then screwed (in more ways than with chorizo) or you need some form of refrigeration. The salt and pimenton in them will... » Read More I dont know how long you mean by long term. I store them for a few months in the mart drawer of the refrigerator. They don't last long slough here for storage to be an issue.I did once store some in a Jon refrigerated cabinet and forgot they were there, they were fine after what I believe was about two years. Humidity is the real enemy of dry cured charcuterie, so in any event keep,them in a low humidity location. If you are in somewhere like Florida, you are then screwed (in more ways than with chorizo) or you need some form of refrigeration. The salt and pimenton in them will preserve them if kept dry. « Show Less
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there is a self life to the water and food stuffs of fire years from packaging. there are some things that can be added by yoourself that have longer shelf lives like mre's that can last on the shelf for as much as ten years. i got this so i would have something in the truck if i ever got stuck on hiway during a winter storm when you might be there for a day or so. that down't happen too often but better to be ready for it.
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There isn't any real shelf live on these. I've used for 25 years and since they're basically made from sawdust and wax they last forever. Best way I've found for starting a fire and they're great to keep in a jacket pocket, backpack, etc as a survival item.