Whole Pecans

• When refrigerated or kept in a cool dry place, pecans in their shell will keep for 6 to 12 months.

Cracked Pecans

• Cracked pecans will keep their golden color for 1 to 2 months.
• Even though they may discolor, they often retain their great taste for several more weeks.
• When refrigerated or frozen, these pecans remain delicious for one to two years.

Shelled Pecans

• When kept in a refrigerator, shelled pecans will keep for about 9 months.
• Shelled pecans will last up to 2 years when frozen.
• Shelled pecans will not lose their taste when frozen because of their high oil content.
• When storing pecans in a freezer, place them in a sealed plastic bag or container.

Miscellaneous

• Pecans can be thawed and re-frozen repeatedly during the 2-year freezing period, if you remember to thaw them in the refrigerator and avoid warm temperatures.
• Always keep pecans in an airtight container because their high oil content makes them prone to absorbing odors from things stored with them.
• After removal from cold storage, pecans will stay good for an additional 2 months.