shelf life of food

[finnfinnfriend]

I want to get some Golden Pearls from Ken's Fish, but since shipping is so expensive, I kind of want to buy two bags. My question is; How long will a vacuumed pack bag of food stay good? Basically, what is the "use by" date for a vacuumed packed bag of food?

[LebronTheBetta]

I think every 6-8 months is when it's time to replace. You don't want bacteria to start growing especially if it isn't in the fridge. Can you link me to this food? I may want to get this if it's really awesome..

[finnfinnfriend]

http://www.kensfish.com/moreinfo/gol...0-microns.html

Actually I think I will be good for about 3 years with the unopened one.

[callistra]

That's not a commercial feed. I'd keep it for about 6 months or a year in the fridge...in fact I might just plain keep it in the fridge.. I don't know there aren't any preservatives is the thing.. Message the owner.. The commercial stuff can last until expiration date unopened and about 6 months opened.

[finnfinnfriend]

It comes in a vacuum sealed bag. A better seal than commercial foods like NLS, which expire roughly 3 years after being made, if unopened.

[callistra]

Yeah but NLS has preservatives. It's like buying vacuum sealed fresh meats at the grocery store and keeping them in the fridge.. How long would you keep a steak in the fridge, even if it was vacuum sealed? Me, a week.. I would contact the maker and see what they say.

[finnfinnfriend]

Hmm...I heard that NLS doesn't have preservatives, but I don't even know where I heard that so whatever. Anyway I emailed them and they said it's good for a year at room temp and longer in the freezer. That is, of course, if the bag is unopened..: