Shelf life of Nido?

[John M]

Try ethnic foods sections of larger supermarkets and Hispanic grocery stores.

Thanks for the info!

[colorado_rob]

I never even paid attention to the expiration date and just kept it on the shelf in the pantry (even after opening). Are you supposed to refrigerate the powder after opening?

We never have. I'm positive we've had cans of opened Nido for a couple of years, no problem. If in question, make a cup an do sniff test. Tossing a new can out is silly.

[saltysack]

Where do you find it for that price? Smallest can on Amazon is over $8. I haven't found it local but probably haven't looked hard enough.

As much as I hate Wally World they have it in Hispanic food section.


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[Deacon]

Where do you find it for that price? Smallest can on Amazon is over $8. I haven't found it local but probably haven't looked hard enough.

I've recently discovered online shopping at Walmart. They've got the NIDO for $4.something and will ship to you free as long as you buy $35 of stuff. Just buy some usual grocery items to make up the $35 bucks.

[Venchka]

As much as I hate Wally World they have it in Hispanic food section.


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Yep. Yellow label. Right next to the Nestle's Mexican solid hot chocolate. Not the powdered stuff. To die for!
Wayne


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[Wise Old Owl]

I've had opened NIDO un-refrigerated for more than 2 years. Tastes great. My can says store in a cool, dry place. Nothing about needing refrigeration. I store mine in the kitchen cabinet. My current can is from July 2014. I use a silica packet inside it.

[GreyPa]

I had packaged NIDO into individual servings (25 g powder to dissolve in 1 cup of water) in Ziploc sandwich bags. Did not use them all, and today started working with food packs prepared one year ago. I am currently replacing the prepackaged NIDO with fresh.

Fresh NIDO has an off-white/yellowish appearance. My prepackaged powder had a distinct orange cast, a vitamin-like odor, and an off-taste. Again, these had been prepackaged and stored in thin sandwich bags, not in the NIDO container.

NIDO "instructions" note diluting 30 grams of powder in 1 cup of water. I like whole milk, and find a 25 gram to 1 cup dilution excellent. Folks accustomed to a lower fat content milk would probably be happy with a 20 gram to 1 cup dilution.

[Painted Turtle]

Probably not, if we're talking the 3.52 lb. size. (But if that is the size can you're thinking about, please clue us in to your supplier!)

I just checked the can sitting on my kitchen counter, and it "expires" this coming November. I've had it open about 3 months now and it's doing great so far. I've been conducting tests of different mixes to add to oatmeal, cocoa, mac & cheese, & c. to get ready for my through hike next year. I think I'm liking Nestle Nido Fortificada better than local whole milk. (California has a funky law about required protein fortification to be sold as state-certified whole milk, likely to deter competition from out-of-state dairies. This makes homemade yogurt an easier endeavor -- a nice plus -- but does affect the taste -- clearly a minus.)

Amazon $4.48 for the 12.6 container. I just ordered some.

[lonehiker]

I've used Nido that has been at least 2-3 years old (simply stored in a pantry) and don't notice any difference. My guess is that as long as it doesn't get humidity/moisture in it, that it would last a fair amount of time.