Specification Brand : Crescent Commissary BulletPoint1 : Beef cubes average about 2" x 1-1/2" (size varies) BulletPoint2 : Uncooked, hand cut, and blade tenderized BulletPoint3 : No preservatives, colorings, or additives BulletPoint4 : Every can is sealed in an oxygen/moisture free environment BulletPoint5 : Store in a cool, dry place Cuisine : Usa EachUnitCount : 1 ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier1 : 810020125573 ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier2 : 0810020125573 Flavor : Beef Ingredients : Uncooked, hand cut, and blade tenderized beef, no preservatives, colorings, or additives ItemDisplayWeight : 1 pounds ItemForm : Pieces ItemName : Crescent Commissary Freeze Dried Uncooked Tenderized Top Round Beef Cubes 25 Year Shelf Life 16 Oz ItemPackageQuantity : 1 ItemTypeKeyword : camping-freeze-dried-food Manufacturer : Military Surplus NumberOfItems : 1 PartNumber : 100020249 ProductDescription : Freeze-Dried Beef Cubes Have a 25+ Year Shelf Life! You'll be ready for anything with a food supply that will last and be there when you need it most. Our top round beef cubes are freeze dried, so they can be stored long term and without needing refrigeration (lasts longer than dehydrated and traditional canned food!). Perfect for emergencies, just soak in water for at least 3 hours, cook, then enjoy. Beef cubes average about 2" x 1-1/2" (size varies). Uncooked, hand cut, and blade tenderized. No preservatives, colorings, or additives. Every can is sealed in an oxygen/moisture free environment. Store in a cool, dry place. Packaged in #10 size can (gallon can). Net wt 16 oz. Manufactured, procured and packaged in USA. Helpful Hint: Store a can opener with your beef cubes, so you have it when you need it. Note: This meat is uncooked; do not consume raw.Directions: Just soak desired amount of beef cubes in cold or warm water for 3 hours and cook thoroughly. (For more flavor, you can rehydrate them in watered down marinade.) Once opened they will last: Up to 1 year in a Zip Lock bag with refrigeration once opened, but not re-hydrated. Up to 60 days in a zip lock bag without refrigeration once opened, but not re-hydrated. Up to 5 days in the fridge once they are re-hydrated. When will your freeze-dried food expire?The manufacturer guarantees the minimum shelf life of 25 years from when the food was made. To find the manufactured date, look at the label on the can. There should be a code similar to this one below:8034 b2 19All you need to look at is the first set of numbers (8034) - that is the date code in Julian format. So in the example above, it was made on the 34th day of 2018, which is February 3. 25 years from this date gives you the minimum of how long it will last. Note: Since it is a long-term storage, the shelf life will depend on the conditions under which you store the food. ProductSiteLaunchDate : 2020-03-09T11:57:52.104Z Size : 16 ounce Specialty : No Preservatives TemperatureRating : Frozen UnitCount : 1 UnspscCode : 50191500