As the only non-meat water in the house this bag will just me 6 months, however with the clever bag closure this is no problem. Age-old makes excellent sausage rolls and freezes well. I often make up and freeze small.batches with extra favouring such as red onion and rosemary in either burger or sausage shapes. It is also useful.when I go on holiday as the mix is easily decanted into a smaller airtight container and travels well,