Sunflower seeds — Shelf Stable Foods — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Sunflower seeds (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.
raw, unsalted, no shell
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| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — general | 12 months |
roasted, no shell
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| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — from purchase | 12 monthsThe (roasted) seeds will become rancid if stored at room temperature for long periods of time. |
| Pantry — after opening | 3–4 months |
| Refrigerator — after opening | 7–8 months |
roasted, salted, in shell
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| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — from purchase | Package use-by dateThe (roasted) seeds will become rancid if stored at room temperature for long periods of time. |
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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