Pecans purchased from us may be refrigerated or frozen in the bags or containers they are packaged in.

Storing pecans under refrigeration is the best way to retain the fresh color, aroma and flavor, as well as to prevent insect infestation.

Experiments show that while there is a slight loss in quality under refrigeration, pecans suffer no injury from freezing. After thawing, they may be held for weeks, if kept cold. Since pecans are low in moisture (4%) the unused pecans may be refrozen again and again without adverse effect on quality or texture.

APPROXIMATE STORAGE TIMES
Pecan Halves	2 months 9 months 2 years	70-80 degrees 38-40 degrees 0 degrees	Pantry Refrigerator Freezer
Pecan Pieces	1 month 5 months 1 year	70-80 degrees 38-40 degrees 0 degrees	Pantry Refrigerator Freezer
Unshelled Pecans	4 months 18 months 2-4 years	70-80 degrees 38-40 degrees 0 degrees	Pantry Refrigerator Freezer

*BASED ON RESEARCH WORK OF DR. J.G. WOODROOF AND MR. E.K. KEATON AT THE GEORGIA EXPERIMENT STATION, GRIFFIN, GA