Vanilla legend and aromatic chemist Ray Lochhead created dozens of flavorings, sourced from quality ingredients and ed in family tastings. Cook's handcrafted extracts showcase our history and innovation. Craftsmanship at its finest. This product is extremely shelf-stable and lasts for years. For FDA and trace-ability purposes, however, shelf life is stated as 1095 days from manufacture date. Manufacture date is listed as UDC.