Does anyone know the shelf-life after it has been opened? Should I store in the fridge? Would like to buy larger size but use only 1 tsp./day
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I buy the 1lb size and it clearly states on the label to keep it in a cool, dry place, which is what I do. I have 2 dogs and feed 1 tsp daily total also. I see no need for refrigeration and do not worry about shelf life.
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I have been using this product for several years, we reside in Central Florida, and no need to store in the refrigerator. I use 1 tsp per feeding and feed 2x a day and I purchase the largest container and keep it on the kitchen counter with all the other additives my fur kid gets in his food, Salmon oil and Arthisoothe liquid. Great product! Best prices are on Amazon for sure.
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This has a long shelf life, i buy this size lasts about a year for me no problems. No need to redge its freeze dried and not affected by temp, i leave on my counter all the time.
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I just bought some, and it has a date of 11/15/15 on it (today is 7/7/14). Plenty of time to use it. Also, for the other commenter asking about refrigeration, the bottle does say "refrigerate after opening". There was more info on all of this at their website redboatfishsauce DOT com
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I didn't even freeze or refrig mine and I've already finished one pouch since I shared it. The resealable pouch seemed to keep it pretty well. But, I would probably keep it in the fridge. I don't think freezing it will do any harm.
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Generally I always used within 8hr. But is more due to need than schedule. However, if it was more than 24hr & I only had some left, I threw it out - why bother taking chances. Definitely refrigerate - these thing smell & taste bad in my opinion, opened without refrigeration or cold weather, I don't think is a good idea.
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Don't know the shelf life. You might want to ask the manufacturer. I kept it refrigerated after I opened it.
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They actually suggest refrigeration, but I order these in bulk in 25 lb boxes and store them in a large kitchen cabinet, and I can attest that they last at least a year. I would like to put some in my food storage but haven't tried it yet. I think if they're dry packed in foil pouches or buckets with an O2 pack, they would probably last quite a while. The big threat would be rancidity, but since they have a very low fat content, I think they'd be OK. I can't see why they'd be any different than TVP.
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HRS has a shelf life of 18 months - 2 years. I understand that can also be frozen. If you are using it for home use, not so often, then just purchase the small tubs (2-3 lbs rather than the 50 lb block of Sweetex) and store it in the refrigerator, or if you can't sacrifice real estate in the fridge, in a cool, dry area. Do the sniff test...if there is no odor, it is fine...if you smell a rancid odor...then it has to go. I will tell you, it makes ALL the difference in buttercream...soooo much better than Crisco! I don't know what to do with my can of Crisco now...lol.
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Hi, shelf life is typically 1 year from time of purchase (but storing in colder places will help!)Thanks,Green Bulk team
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Dear Miss Judy from Andrew Arrington I have used this awesome product for 2 years. Im glad you brought up this question. I had no idea about the manufactures recommendations of 3 months use and on the dry shelf that the product be refrigerated. If I got the question right? LOL Wonder if its also for refrigeration if opened or sealed or even both? Well Im going to answer just a a consumer. I note that the white capsules have a salty flavored capsule. Kinda reminds me of chewing an aspirin without the lemon squeeze flavor. Anyway... Since is a powder. It after refrigeration will in my opinion collect moisture and mold. Now let me remind ya Im just the consumer Captain!! Not the manufacturer or a Doctor of Chemical Physics And Physiology?? LOL So in conclusion. Wow manufacture expiration date. Lets see according to my research and my bottle this is what my findings and results are as follows... = Additional Info: Store in a cool, dry place, not to exceed 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Date on bottle is manufacture date, NOT expiration date. So if you store it in a dry place (walla!!) The product might last forever?? lol maybe?? I do have a question to ask you Mis Judy. If the storage is not to exceed 77 degrees Fahrenheit then why refrigerate? I wonder when its to cold? Anyway it works with getting to sleep. I open capsule and take it like a shot of bourbon and chase with a swallow of vanilla almond milk. Yummy! ~Andrew
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I keep the unopened packages on a cupboard. Once opened I store the bag in the fridge - but I bought a large bag and didn't eat them quick enough and the got moldy - but that was after a few weeks in the fridge!
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I've had mine for six months, opened, but stored in a ziploc bag. It's in good, granular form, I bake with it a lot. I would imagine you could store it indefinitely in the heat sealed foil bag it comes in. I recommend this stuff, it's wonderful.
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I have stored it for a few months at a time. Especially, if you don't open the bag, it will stay fresh much longer. It should have an expiration date. It has always tasted fresh to me.
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Refrigerated after opening in a sealed bag. It should last until you use it up.......
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I have never had to store it more than a month. My fish ate it up too fast. Just purchase a smaller size. If you are trying to but bulk to save money split a container with a friend. The whole idea of a good diet is a good fresh diet.
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I've had an opened one in the refrigerator in a ziplock bag for at least a month and a half and it still tastes the same as it did when I first opened it. The shelf life for the unopened packages are supposed to be 9 months. I've only had mine for about 2 but they still look just like they did when I got them.
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Jennifer, Amazon sent this question request to me in hopes I could provide an answer, How long will it last UNopened? That depends on a lot of variables, but for me, I've had them last up to a month unopened, atmosphere and humidity plays a part in it as well. keep it in a cool dry place, where it doesn't get to hot or to cold. After about a month, it begins to harden somewhat, but I found still edible just as good, the problem I have is keeping it at all, it's so good, it's like going to the a carnival right at home. I like to think, nothing GOOD, last forever (smile). Now you are making me want to order more.
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I had the same question, so I contacted the manufacturer directly. They were very helpful, and said that the product has a shelf life of approximately 1 year. We store it in the pantry, and it's just hit the one-year mark and is almost all used up, and in my opinion it's probably lost a bit of its original flavor, but it's still very good. Time order some more!