how long is shelf life, i want these for my wedding in july, if i buy now and dont open until then will they still be fresh?
1352575
Yes, if you store them in the freezer or fridge they will be fine. I buy the 2, 5 pound bags to save a bit of money. I freeze one bag and store the other one in the Deli drawer in the refridgerator. I have never had a complaint or an issue with them. Hope that helps.
1352576
I had a bag that I didn't open for 2 months and they were still just as fresh as the bag that was openned immediately after I received them...
1352577
I would say they would be ok... but word to the wise if you are having an outdoor wedding you might consider something that doesn't melt.
1352578
I have no idea I bought a couple 5 lbs bags a few months ago and they are still good you can contact albanese at sales@albaneseconfectionery.com or they have 800-736-0581 my kids rubbed off date but usually fresh at least 6 months if not longer hope this helps :)
1352579
I can't imagine them going bad. My package sat at a gate in the sun all day. Arrived home from work and they looked melted so I left them in an air conditioned room all night. The next morning they were perfect and delicious. If they made it thru that test they should be fine.
1352580
We ate 1 of the 5lb bags throughout 4 months and they were just as good as when we first opened. If they're properly sealed I'm sure they will be fine by July. And maybe not refrigerate them, because when they warm up again they don't taste the same.
1352581
http://www.albaneseconfectionery.com/ (855) 272-3227 is their number. I've been there a couple times and they are super nice. I'm pretty sure they'd be fine, though. I've eaten a bag that was a year old and they were still great, but not quite as melt in your mouth soft.
1352582
Congrats on your wedding...They are individually packaged so I see no reason why they shouldn't or wouldn't stay fresh.
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!
983695
I had them a month before I used them. I actually used them for a Girl Scout event and didn't taste them. So, not sure if they were fresh. No one complained. Don't remember the expiration date but I did use it before the date.
785474
they are fresh & expires in July 2014. I would reorder it again in the future. Just be aware that not everyone has strong jaws to chew especially older folks.
1664491
If you don't open the package, there is no need to freeze them. They stay fresh as long as the vacuum seal is not broken.
826877
I honestly don't think they have a use-by date. They're wheat-based so I'd say they stay fresh for at least 4-6 weeks. I wish I could tell you more but my husband never lets them stay on the shelf too long. He eats them upwell within their expiration date!
1026750
As long as they remain sealed in the ziplock bag they are shipped in and stored on a dry cool shelf they should last up to 3 months. Do not refridgerate.
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.
885657
I ordered for a July 2014 wedding and the expiration date for all of them is August of 2015. You should be fine ordering now or waiting.
1933745
I ordered this in July or August of 2012. I don't have any left now, so I can't tell you the expiration date. I know they were fresh when we used them for a bridal shower. It was packaged very well - but the shipping was very expensive.
1981720
I wouldn't recommend it. But again, you probably could freeze them. I have had mine past the expiration date... just shake em up. That expiration date is a "best by" date. This is non-dairy so over a year they should still be good. They really don't taste any different. Google it. HA
2149334
I'd say they're fine for 6 months or so. Have you tried then before? I would recommend tasting them before investing in bulk.
1070313
I don't know what is the shelf life but you can ask the seller, I still have one open in my fridge and the other one in the freezer, they last for ever, I will buy it again when ever I run out, for the price you can't go wrong in my opinion, I really like it, and the smell is really fresh.
486461
It depends on the stock date of your seller... I ordered some early this year and the date on them is July 2015, so their shelf life is long. Hope this helps!!!!
187335
I have not frozen mine, as they keep fine in the pantry before an expiration date. I would hazard a guess, that the texture may be compromised somewhat.
1600825
well sealed/packaged, we sprouted them and ate it up right away so do not know shelf life
709883
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.