Shelf Life / How to keep Healthy Bean cakes and all goodies?
Posted by Marites Iwag on
Important to keep in mind:
You need to transfer your treats as soon you have received them in an airtight container/tupperware or airtight plastic bags(ziplocks) and refrigerate them in chiller or freezer - if you want to prolong their shelf life.
These treats are very sensitive to air exposure and can dry quickly.
Foods that are made with raw and preservative free or with fruits ingredients) can go bad faster that expected when left unsealed and uncovered even while they are in the refrigerator.
Below informations is the safest suggested shelf life if you make sure to keep your treats in airtight containers and follow these stated storage and consumption instructions.
Cakes Shelf Life in Refrigerator:
*Cakes (w/) fresh fruits ingredients - Can last up to 4 days
*Cakes (w/out) fresh fruits ingredients - Can last up to 7 days
Cakes Shelf Life in Freezer:
*Cakes (w/) fresh fruits ingredients - Can last up to 7-15 days
*Cakes (w/out) fresh fruits ingredients - Can last up to 30 days
How to thaw and enjoy frozen cakes:
- You can thaw the sealed cakes by leaving for 30mins in room temperature or leave in chiller overnight before consuming your healthy cake.
Shelf Life - Refrigerated/ Chilled while in airtight plastic, container/tupperware:
Muffins - 7 days
Cupcakes - 7 days
Donuts - 7 days
Breads - 7 days
Sealed Chocolate Bars, Barks and Protein Balls - 15 days
Shelf Life - Sealed/Frozen Breads-like treats while in airtight container:
Breads - 30 days
Muffins - 30 days
Cupcakes - 30 days
Donuts - 30 days
Sealed Chocolate Bars, Barks and Protein Balls - 30 days
How to enjoy your frozen chocolate coated treats?
- You can thaw the sealed chocolate treats (Like; Vegan Snickers Bars, Pea protein Balls) by leaving in normal temperature for 30 mins enjoying your healthy chocolate.
How to thaw and consume your bread-like goodies?
Frozen/Sealed Treats:
Note:
1st Option:
You can to thaw your sealed frozen goodies (specially for bigger size like - Mini Size breads) by transferring to the chiller and leave overnight.
2nd Option:
Leave your sealed frozen goodies (specially for bigger size like - Mini Size breads) in the kitchen counter to let it nicely defrost for
2-3 hours (while it’s still in it's sealed plastic in room temperature.
Tip:
The smaller the packaged treat, the faster is will soften - can be left for 30mins in room temperature.
This is for treats Like;
(1 Piece - Slice Bread, Donut, Cupcake or Muffin)
Heating Time:
- Best to heat once treats are thawed for balanced food warming and fresh taste experience.
Temperature:
- Medium to high heat, should depend on your oven/microwave heat strength.
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Whole (Mini Size) Breads - 120 secs (2 mins)
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1 Slice Breads - 20-30 secs
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Muffins - 20-30 secs
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Cupcakes - 20-30 secs
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Donuts- 20-30 secs
REMINDER:
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Finish eating your thawed, reheated or opened small quantity treats because they are meant for one time eating consumption.
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Opened treats will no longer taste fresh or the same once they are leftover and has been exposed to air or heat.
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Constant reheating is not advisable.