FY25 Beverage Resource Manual: Shelf Life Standards

Comprehensive practice flashcards detailing shelf life standards, beverage ingredients, dairy, condiments, and preparation procedures from the FY25 Beverage Resource Manual.

What rotation method must be followed for all products and beverage ingredients?

First In, First Out (FIFO)

How must multi-day products be labeled under shelf life standards?

With shelf life if opened, or manufacturer's best by date if unopened

What is the shelf life and minimum serving temperature for brewed coffee?

60 minutes; serving temperature should not fall below $71^{\circ}\text{C}$

What is the shelf life of Cold Brew (concentrate and diluted with water)?

7 days refrigerated

What is the shelf life of Cold Brew (diluted with water) for Cornelius?

3 days

What is the shelf life of an Espresso Shot?

Use immediately

What is the shelf life of Frappuccino Roast?

48 hours unrefrigerated

What is the shelf life of Ground Pure Matcha Powder?

7 days, ambient

What is the shelf life of opened Teavana® Chai Concentrate?

5 days refrigerated / 24 hours unrefrigerated

What is the shelf life of Teavana Full Leaf Tea sachets for bar use?

Refer to the Best By date on package

What is the shelf life and storage condition for Iced Tea filter bags for bar use?

3 months, unrefrigerated, in an airtight container

What is the shelf life and storage instruction for Teavana Iced Tea Concentrate?

12 hours unrefrigerated (Note: Do not refrigerate)

What is the shelf life of opened Whole Bean FlavorLock™ bags and 5 lb bullet bags of coffee?

7 days (today's date + 6)

What is the shelf life of opened pre-ground portion packs of Starbucks® Cold Brew Blend?

Use immediately

What is the shelf life of Cinnamon in a shaker versus bulk packaging?

7 days (in shaker) / 5 months (bulk packaging)

What is the shelf life of Cocoa/Mocha Powder in a shaker versus bulk packaging?

7 days (in shaker) / 3 months (bulk packaging)

What is the shelf life of Nutmeg in a shaker versus bulk packaging?

7 days (in shaker) / 5 months (bulk packaging)

What is the shelf life of Sugar (bulk) in a shaker versus bulk packaging?

7 days (in shaker) / 6 months (bulk packaging)

What is the shelf life of Vanilla Powder in a shaker versus bulk packaging?

7 days (in shaker) / 4 months (bulk packaging)

What is the rule for determining shelf life of bulk packaging condiment items?

Follow the specified bulk packaging shelf life or best before date, whichever comes first

What is the shelf life of opened Milk and Cream (e.g. opened milk bottle, UHT, whipping cream)?

2 days, refrigerated; 30 minutes maximum, unrefrigerated, as long as temperature does not exceed $5^{\circ}\text{C}\,(41^{\circ}\text{F})$

What is the shelf life of opened Rice Whipping Cream?

3 days, refrigerated; 24 hours in canister

What is the shelf life of opened Oatmilk/Oat Beverage?

5 days refrigerated

What is the shelf life of opened Soymilk and opened Coconut Milk/Coconut Beverage?

7 days refrigerated

What is the shelf life of Half-and-half once prepared?

24 hours, refrigerated

What is the shelf life of Caramel Sauce and Dark Caramel Sauce?

14 days ambient

What is the shelf life of Dark Mocha Sauce?

7 days ambient

What is the shelf life of Frappuccino Drink Bases and Light Frappuccino Drink Bases?

30 days ambient

What is the shelf life of Mocha Sauce?

24 hours ambient

What is the shelf life of Honey Red Grapefruit Sauce?

14 days ambient

What is the shelf life of Starbucks® Flavored Drink Base (Vanilla, Caramel, Salted Caramel, Hazelnut)?

30 days ambient

What is the shelf life of Starbucks Flavored Syrups and Sugar Cane Syrup?

30 days ambient

What is the shelf life of Strawberry Sauce?

14 days refrigerated

What is the shelf life of White Chocolate Mocha Sauce?

14 days ambient

What is the shelf life of store-prepared Whipped Cream / Signature Whipped Cream?

24 hours refrigerated

What is the shelf life of Vanilla Sweet Cream?

24 hours refrigerated

What is the shelf life of Lemonade?

7 days refrigerated

What is the shelf life of Coffee Jelly?

2 days refrigerated

What is the shelf life of Frappuccino Chips?

7 days refrigerated

What is the shelf life of Dark Mocha Powder?

7 days ambient

What is the shelf life of Pomegranate Pearls?

8 days ambient

What is the shelf life of Strawberry Beverage Base and Mango Dragonfruit Beverage Base?

7 days, refrigerated

What is the shelf life and overnight storage protocol for Dried Strawberry Inclusion and Dried Mango Dragonfruit Inclusion?

3 days unrefrigerated; wrap with cling wrap at end of day for overnight storage

What is the shelf life of Signature Hot Chocolate Premix (hydrated mix)?

48 hours, refrigerated

What is the shelf life of Signature Hot Chocolate 50:50 Ready to use mix (chocolate and dairy mix)?

16 hours, refrigerated