RE: Hershey's Cocoa Expiration Date
If they are sealed cans, you can probably use them long after the date. Check out the contents for wholesomeness, odor, appearance...
I once contacted a yogurt co. about exp. dates and the rep. told me that they can actually be arbitrary. Just 'cause the label says it expires on a certain date, doesn't mean it HAS TO expire on that date. For instance, in the summer, milk does not usually keep until the exp date I have found, but yogurt lasts beyond that date.
Maple syrup for pancakes has an exp date for something like 4 years once opened and kept in the fridge- so you be the judge!
My motto is, "When in doubt, don't!"
Look at the can seams - are they discolored? Dents in the can? Holes in the wrapper? Toss into the trash!
I won't buy chicken that is about to expire because it just doesn't keep that well, but cottage cheese in the winter is a different story.
Posted on 01/10/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Hershey's Cocoa Expiration Date
Hi, Hershey's Cocoa lasts indefinitely in the pantry. I go through a can every 3 or 4 years. I add it to red sauces to take away bitterness and make hot cocoa with it the old fashioned way.
Here is a link on cocoa shelf life: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/421238
Posted on 01/09/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Hershey's Cocoa Expiration Date
If you are referring to baking Hershey's cocoa, there should not be any problem with days IF you keep it dry and in a cupboard. Sunlight and heat will change the looks of the product, don't know if it will change the flavor.
Posted on 01/08/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Hershey's Cocoa Expiration Date
Just looked on the back of my Hershey's Cocoa container and it says it's good until April 2010 ... I purchased it in 2007 (I remember because of a life altering experience) and who knows how long it was on the store shelves before that so I am assuming it's good for at least three years if not four ... Something like powdered cocoa is probably fine for even longer as long as it's stored in a cool, dry place ...
If you can't find a date on them I think if you made a couple cups of hot chocolate with milk would be a good taste test ;-) (1 tsp cocoa, 2 tsp sugar, 1 cup milk)
Posted on 01/06/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Hershey's Cocoa Expiration Date
I have Nestle's and it's clearly marked...if you can't find the date...try contacting the company directly...either by phone or website.
My date is good til 2010 and I know I've had it for over a year of so. It's been so long I forgot what I made with it in the first place. :)
Posted on 01/06/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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