Frequently Asked Questions:

Food Care

  • How to store soup & broth:

    • Consult our labels for each product. We craft them with you in mind.

    • Do not freeze the jars. Jars will crack when frozen. Store in the pantry and transfer to refrigeration once opened. These jars of broth & soup arrive to you pressure sealed.

    • See expiration date for unopened jars on the bottom of the jar.

    • Once opened, broth & most soup is good for 1-1 ½ weeks in refrigeration.

  • How to open my soup or broth jar:

    1. Unscrew the lid.

    2. Use a bottle opener to pop the sealed flat portion of the lid.

    3. Enjoy.

  • How to store kefir water:

    • Consult our labels for each product. We craft them with you in mind.

    • Never shake kefir water before opening.

    • We do not use the forced carbonation, chemical stabilizers or preservatives that are used in many commercial products. RFD kefir water is alive and naturally effervescent.

    • Always keep refrigerated.

  • What to do if your kefir water is very effervescent:

    • Consult our labels for each product. We craft them with you in mind.

    • Did you leave your kefir water in the car on a hot summer day? Did someone in your family do jumping jacks while holding a bottle?

    • If your kefir water is too effervescent to open, try this:

    • Make sure your kefir water is fully chilled by placing it in the coldest part of your fridge. Try the back not the door.

    • Burp your kefir water over the sink by quickly unscrewing and re-closing the lid to allow air to escape. You are not fully opening the bottle lid.

    • Next, chill in refrigeration for a while before opening and enjoying. This will release some excess effervescence.

  • Beet Kvass is not effervescent.

    • Real Food Devotee beet kvass is a still beverage. Feel free to shake it.

    • We ferment this medicinal tonic more than 2 months which removes the sugar in the beets, creates a high probiotic & mineral content and a deep, layered flavor.

    • Keep refrigerated.

  • How to store non-fermented foods:

    • Consult our labels for each product. We craft them with you in mind.

    • RFD non-fermented foods generally last for months if the jarred product has a pressure sealed lid or is stored in the freezer. Once opened, food is generally good for approximately 1 ½ weeks in refrigeration.

    • Still have questions? Please contact us here.

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