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Popcorn — Shelf Stable Foods — FoodKeeper Storage Reference

USDA storage reference for Popcorn (3 source variants).

United States · USDA FoodKeeper

Shelf Stable Foods. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.

dry kernels in jar

Popcorn,dry kernels in jar,jar,dry kernels,kernels,in jar,kernel,chips,chip

Storage conditionPublished guidance
Pantry — from purchase2 years
Pantry — after opening1 year
USDA FoodKeeper record 389

commercially popped in bags

Popcorn,commercially,popped in bags,bags,bag,in bags

Storage conditionPublished guidance
Pantry — from purchase2–3 months
Pantry — after opening1–2 weeks
USDA FoodKeeper record 390

microwave packets

Popcorn,microwave packets,packets,microwave,packet

Storage conditionPublished guidance
Pantry — general — note onlyNo numeric time specifiedAfter opening time applies to prepared product.
Pantry — from purchase6–12 months
Pantry — after opening1–2 days
USDA FoodKeeper record 391
Important: FoodKeeper supplies general storage guidance, not a promise that food is safe until a calculated date. The actual temperature, handling, packaging use-by dates and possible recalls may override any interval. Freezer periods generally concern best quality.

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