ABOUT SHELF LIFE
What is the shelf life of preparedness foods? It is impossible to give a definitive
answer without knowing how the foods are stored and in what containers.
Extended shelf life is primarily affected by oxygen, fat, moisture, heat and time - the
lower the values the better. Excessive quantities of these elements will cause loss of
nutritional value, off flavors, odors, and rancidity. Handling and physical damage must
also be kept to a minimum. Damage to can seams and excessive rust must be avoided. Gourmet
Reserves products are sealed in heavy gauge metal cans with an oxygen absorber added.
Follow above storage tips.
Provided that proper storage procedures have been followed, we can offer general
guidelines as to the shelf life expectations of our foods. Once the foods leave our
facilities we have no control over storage conditions. So be conscientious and avoid high
heat - the cooler the better.
NOTE: Although it is possible that some beans, grains, and other types
of food will store for long periods of time in ideal conditions, we feel it is
inappropriate to promise or suggest shelf lives of any longer that 15 years. AlpineAire
Foods does its best, utilizing the latest canning techniques and oxygen absorber
technology, to ensure the longest possible shelf life. Because of the various factors
which affect shelf life, of which we have no control, we cannot guarantee that your
results will match our estimates. In order to maximize shelf life, do not expose to high
or freezing temperatures for an extended period of time.
SHELF LIFE OF GOURMET RESERVES ® PRODUCTS IN
PROPER STORAGE CONDITIONS
Estimated shelf life in years
| Vegetables |
8-10+ |
| Fruits |
8-10+ |
| Meats |
5-10 |
| Eggs |
5+ |
| Complete Entrees soups/breakfasts/desserts most recipes |
5+ |
| Recipes w/ shrimp, brown rice, sour cream, tuna & nuts |
2-5 |
| Entrees |
5-10 |
| Cheese powders |
5+ |
| Sweeteners |
10+ |
| Granola |
5+ |
| Pasta |
8-10+ |
| Milk, Nonfat |
8-10+ |
| Beans, Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) |
8-10+ |
| Pilot Bread Crackers* |
10+ |
| Sauces and Seasonings |
5-10 |
| Sprouting Seeds |
5-10 |
AlpineAire Pouch Products
| Most Pouches |
2-4 |
| Recipes with shrimp, tuna, brown rice, nuts, sour cream |
1-2 |
| and dairy products |
|
Cooking Required Items
| Grains |
10-15 |
| Beans & Peas |
10-15 |
| Scrambling and Omelet Egg Mix |
5+ |
| Pancake Mix |
3-5 |
* Ready to Eat
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