People of Southeast Asian countries were using kratom for centuries or maybe even longer, however, in the west, people have been using it only for a few decades. However, its popularity is growing very rapidly, but still, we are not aware of many things about kratom.

Most buyers will usually prefer to buy kratom fresh and the vendors will also like to provide a shopper with a fresh variety of kratom. However, do we know what happens if it is not consumed quickly?

Does kratom expire? How long can it last? Is there any kratom shelf life? How can we ensure that it remains fresh as long as possible?

What is the shelf life of kratom?

Any high-quality kratom will remain at its freshest form up to 3 months after its leaves have been converted into powder. By properly storing kratom, you can extend its shelf life and maintain your product in its optimal condition for almost up to one year or even more.

Although the quality of your product will start deteriorating slowly and after that eventually it expires, however, it can still be used for some time especially if you have properly stored it.

How to extend the shelf life of kratom?

There are various measures that you can take to help to preserve the potency and purity of kratom. All these measures are actually meant for combating various environmental conditions that may infiltrate Kratom powder that can compromise its quality.

For maintaining the longest shelf-life of your kratom capsule or powder you can follow these steps:

• Try to store it in a dry, cool, and dark place. Make sure that your storing place is not directly exposed to sunlight and moisture
• Prefer to keep your kratom within its original packaging.
• While using it always use a dry, clean measuring cup or spoon while preparing your serving.
• Do not use it if you find your kratom has become a musty, offensive odor, and immediately discard it. Fresh Kratom must have an earthy and natural smell.
• Regularly inspect kratom for mold, mildew, or any inclusions. Your kratom powder must be fine, consistent, uniformly colored.
• Never try to mix any old stored kratom with your new stock that you purchased recently
• While people prefer to use the freezer or fridge that may appear to be like a very good option for storing kratom for long-term storage, but you may end up damaging your kratom further.

By following the above steps, your favorite red, green, or white vein kratom strains and blends should last at least 8 to 12 weeks before they start losing their potency.

Final words

While most of the kratom powder supplied by a well-known vendor will remain at its freshest form during its initial first 3 months. So, you must always prefer to buy any fresh stock that has recently been produced.

It will be possible to extend kratom shelf life to some extent by storing it within its original package for a long time. Moreover, you must store it adequately so that you can make the most from that batch.