flavor extracts general shelf life?

[badwolf91]

Hello sorry if this has been posted before but I could not find any information. I am about to order my flavorings tonight and was wondering if I could get any insight on how long they will last (debating on how much to get of each because of this) as I have made a few great batches of unflavored but am wanting to take the step up and try a few flavorings. Just wondering if there is a general consensus on how long most flavors will last in a cool dark place as I know each flavor being a bit different would be a little different but was hoping for a ballpark.

thanks!

 

[RocketPuppy]

If you keep the lids on tightly and the bottles in a cool, dark place, they should last 2 years to indefinitely. After awhile, they will lose flavor, but they don't go bad.

 

[badwolf91]

you are amazing, thank you for responding so quickly. always much appreciate the good family of people we have here. I couldn't stop adding tasty looking flavors to my list (10ml each) and am at about 12, I am going to finish of my premade juices in the next month or two months (my package shouldn't arrive for at least 2 weeks anyway) very good info and extremely helpful tonight

 

[RocketPuppy]

You're welcome =)

 

[Johnhardy1]

Would refrigeration or even freezing help to extend flavorings shelf life? It couldn't hurt, or could it?

 

[Ripshod]

Refrigeration is fine, but don't freeze them they'll lose flavor.

 

[Johnhardy1]

So do you or anyone else out there refrigerate their flavorings? Or is the consensus that its effect is negligible?

 

[GaryInTexas]

So do you or anyone else out there refrigerate their flavorings? Or is the consensus that its effect is negligible?

I do not. I don't want condensation to form in my flavors while in the fridge.

 

[RocketPuppy]

Extracts: Do not refrigerate or freeze. It actually speeds up the natural separation of the flavor from the liquid base (pg/alcohol/etc).

Oils: These can and should be refrigerated. Bacteria seems to grow on oils in room-temperature air. However, they should not be stored in a freezer.

To extend extract life: Keep in cool, dark places away from heat, moisture, and sunlight. Avoid places near the stove, dishwasher, fridge, or even shelves near windows.

 

[Johnhardy1]

Extracts: Do not refrigerate or freeze. It actually speeds up the natural separation of the flavor from the liquid base (pg/alcohol/etc).

Oils: These can and should be refrigerated. Bacteria seems to grow on oils in room-temperature air. However, they should not be stored in a freezer.

To extend extract life: Keep in cool, dark places away from heat, moisture, and sunlight. Avoid places near the stove, dishwasher, fridge, or even shelves near windows.

Good info, plus Gary's insight into condensation. I imagine you could limit all air space and then refrigerate but that's impractical in practice. Thanks again y'all.