375771 Wed Feb 28 06:42:45 -0800 2007 3 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 2336866 When I was in Sarlot, France (the fois gras capital of the world), I purchased a small tin for a gift. It wasn't cheap... Turns out the person doesn't like fois gras. Would anyone know how long it might stay good? I'm embarrassed to say how long I already have it. Wed Feb 28 06:42:45 -0800 2007 24480 jeb 1 2336976 Have you checked for a date on the can? In my experience, French products almost always stamp a best-before date. Wed Feb 28 07:17:40 -0800 2007 2336866 48352 FlavoursGal 1 2337726 When I went to Paris, I bought my dad several cans of fois gras. To my suprise, I found a few left in the fridge a year later! He said he was saving it for special occasions. I believe he ate them at some point and, well, he's still alive. Wed Feb 28 10:23:52 -0800 2007 2336866 14093 Melanie 1 2338171 At least a couple of years. I have held them even longer than that and they have been fine. The vendors in Sarlat may tell you to keep the cans in the frig. I've got a glass jar of fois gras entier from Sarlat in my frig right now! Wed Feb 28 11:58:45 -0800 2007 2336866 12618 erica