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How long does the freeze-dried sample last unopened?

The length of time that the freeze-dried microorganism can remain viable depends, to a great extent, on the microorganism itself and the storage conditions. There are strains that are highly resistant and support long periods of time, which can reach several decades. However, there are others that hardly are viable few months. Regarding to storage conditions we advise to use stable temperature and protection from light.