Freeze Dried Uncooked Chicken Tenders 25 Year Shelf Life 1 Gallon Can 18 Pieces. Freeze-Dried Chicken Tenders 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 chicken tenders 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 20 minutes, cook, then enjoy. About 18-22 uncooked chicken tenders per can. 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 13 oz. Manufactured, procured and packaged in USA. Helpful Hint: Store a can opener with your chicken tenders, so you have it when you need it. Note: This meat is uncooked; do not consume raw.Directions: Just soak desired amount of tenders in cold water for at least 20 minutes (until the meat feels tender throughout) and cook thoroughly. (The longer they soak in water the more tender they'll get.) 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 item, the shelf life will depend on the conditions under which you store the food.