Probably fortified with vitamins, too, like all those sugary cereals that are good for you.

and without the Jeebus.

can a food product have a shelf life of 20 years?!

Food that is mostly void of water with a low ph can last in an edible state almost indefinitely so long as it’s stored in an environment that is inhospitable to spoilage bacteria.

The funny part is that picture on the container. After eating the first 26 pounds is a garnish really going to help??

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6 ea, 30 serving pouches macaroni
6 ea, 30 serving pouches cheese sauce mix
With an oxygen absorber packet in each pouch.

https://www.costco.com/wcsstore/CostcoUSBCCatalogAssetStore/Attachment/871376-Nutritional_Information.pdf

So for a family of 4, they have to eat it for 7 meals straight, and two people get it an extra time.

Oy, I like the occasional Kraft mac & cheese, but this some sort of punishment.

Pasta's shelf life is pretty long, even without an oxygen-free environment.

I'm not sure about the "cheese" sauce powder, but, given the low fat content, I wouldn't be surprised if it has a longer shelf life than real cheese.

All that said, it doesn't seem to be all that great of a deal. Kraft's is cheaper than this.

I hope they restock soon.

Cheese being a dairy product, I personally wouldn't trust it even with oxygen-absorbing packets. How can they prove without any doubt that a food product has a 20-year shelf life?

By comparison:

* this product requires preparation of a minimum of 30 servings at $0.50 per serving.
* Everyday Kraft Mac & Cheese in a 3-serving boxes (15 box purchase from WallyWorld) costs around $0.28 per serving.

Greedy, opportunistic companies are taking these survivalists for a huge ride and Trump is feeding their machine with a sugar high......

Reasonable assumptions can be made based on the packaging method, the materials contained within, and the environment in which it's stored.

Some cheddar is intentionally aged for more than a decade. If you reduce the moisture content even farther, it's not hard to see how shelf live of dairy could be greatly extended.

So-called "shelf-life" can mean a couple of different things. Canned food is safe to eat 100 years later, but acidic things like tomatoes will start to significantly degrade in quality after a few months.

Can't believe I watched it. Time to go eat some brain cleansers.

I wish it were parody. It's not.

for those who are struggling to buy groceries.