All of our products have what is called a code date.  MAXWELL HOUSE, YUBAN and SANKA Instant Coffee have a Best When Used By Date.  This coding information can be found on the coffee packaging.

An example of Best When Used By Code Date is as follows:

17 NOV 2009 H3 14:53

17 = Day of the month
NOV = Month
2009 = Year
H = Plant Code
3 = Line Shift
14:53 = Military Time
The product should be consumed by the Best When Used By date.