Continental Mills retail product codes are based on date of manufacture. For the best quality, we suggest that all products be used within the recommended guidelines listed below. Under proper storage conditions (cool, dry location out of direct sunlight), our products may meet acceptable quality expectations as follows:
| . | Dessert Mixes and Pie Crust Mix | 12 months | |
| · | Bread Mixes | 12 months | |
| · | Cookie, Brownie and Muffin Mixes | 18 months | |
| · | Pancake and Waffle Mixes | 24 months |
SMALL BOXES (RETAIL BOXES)
Continental Mills products have the manufacturing code embossed (indented into the cardboard) or printed in dark ink on the top or bottom flap of the package. This code tells us important information about the manufacturing of this product. The code reads as follows:
| · | The first number after the two letters represents the year of manufacture. | |
| · | The next three numbers represent the number of days into the year (Using the 365-day calendar). |
Using the example below: DF6060D indicates the product was produced on the 60th day (March 1st) in the year 2006.
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LARGE BOXES OR BAGS (CLUB STORE SIZE)
Continental Mills products that are sold in bags or large boxes have the manufacturing code ink-coded on the back or bottom of the bag or box, or a "best if used by" date. The "best if used by" date will have a date, as well as our manufacturing code.
Using the example below: DE6251D indicates the product was produced on the 251st day (September 8th) in the year 2006.
