"Warning on the Zatarains retort pouches. Very salty, and they aren't kidding on the best use by dates."

I saw the Zatarains, and almost bought a few packets (but figured I'd wait for a sale).. I did buy a bunch of the Knorr/Lipton Sides (Pasta and Rice) - They've been on sale alot lately ($1 ea) at all the chain supermarkets. I just checked, and verified that they don't have any dates on them.. Does that mean I can keep them FOREVER? <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I prefer the rice ones over the pasta - the pasta ones are all creamy and makes cleaning more of a hassle. They are very salty. I have a Cheddar and Broccoli Rice packet right here, and its 860mg sodium for a single serving with 2.5 servings per package!!!!

I noticed that they now have tuna steaks in the retort packs versus just the regular tuna fish. <- Once again, waiting for a sale.. Actually, maybe I'll buy one and try it out and determine if I should stock up when they go on sale. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />