Dairy Storage and Shelf Life

摘要

Shelf life is an established time under a defined set of conditions during which a product is acceptable for use. The three largest variables affecting shelf life are: product characteristics, packaging materials and storage conditions. The table below shows typical shelf life guidelines for dry dairy ingredients in bulk or bag packaging under ideal storage and shipping conditions (maximum temperatures of 25°C with a maximum relative humidity of 65%). In general, though, dairy ingredients manufactured, packaged and stored under ideal conditions can remain free flowing and without color change for periods longer than stated in these guidelines.