![]() ![]() But, you can extend its shelf life up to a month by putting it in the freezer. For example, keeping opened yogurt in the fridge will go for a week even if it’s past its printed date. How long yogurt stays unspoilt all depends on where you keep it. Yogurt goes bad, but not as quickly as you think. If they don’t smell rancid then the condiment could last up to a year after its opening date. But if they’ve been opened and exposed to air then you might have to give them a sniff test. CondimentsĬondiments like salad dressings, mayo, jam, and ketchup actually last you longer than you think. Unopened, they can last up to two years after their expiry date. Ideally, chocolate should be stored in an air-tight container at 70☏ (21☌). They’re a result of the chocolate being stored in a damp area (sugar bloom) or the chocolate resolidifying (fat bloom). As for the white film or the gray streaks that form on the surace? It’s called ‘chocolate bloom’ and it’s completely safe. When stored properly, your favorite desserts can last way beyond the date written on the label. I know, it sounds crazy! As long as it’s stored in a cool, dry spot and the can has no dents, rust, and isn’t leaking, your canned food can live to celebrate its 7-year-old birthday. The only thing is that you might have to deal with freezer burn or the food getting dehydrated due to oxidation, but that’s a risk we’re willing to take amirite?Īs for canned goods, they usually have a shelf life of three years but can go up to four more years after the ‘Best Before’ date. Frozen Food/Canned Goodsįrozen food has the advantage of being stored in ice-cold temperatures which prevent them from going bad long after their expiry dates. Prepackaged Greensĭon’t worry if you find a little bruising or wilting on your greens - you can always cut those parts off. For loose fruit and vegetables, place them in storage bags to keep them away from fruits that release ethylene (a chemical that speeds up the ripening process). Keep them in their packaging and don’t wash them until you’re about to eat them to prevent their natural protective coating from running down the drain. With fruits and vegetables, it’s always “the fresher, the better.” You can increase their shelf life by storing them in your fridge at a temperature of 32☏ to 41☏ (0- 5☌). But as long as they don’t smell bad and crumble in your hands, you’re good to go. Cookies are a lot trickier since they have oil, and they tend to spoil faster than crackers or chips. An opened bag of crackers or chips might not be as fresh and crunchy after some time has passed, but you can return the chips to their natural crispy state with a few seconds in the toaster oven. Dry Goodsĭry goods like crackers, chips, and even cookies are perfectly safe to eat past their expiration date. Just don’t be surprised if your 2-year-old Froot Loops loses some of its crunch. In fact, an opened box of cereal can last you up to 4-6 months while an unopened one will keep for up to 6-8 months. A general rule of thumb is that as long as you don’t see mold (some even say a little mold is okay), and it doesn’t smell off, it’s still good to eat.Ĭheck out this Bread Expiration table by :Īll the breakfast lovers out there will be happy to know that cereal has a shelf life that’s proven to last beyond its ‘best before’ date. The perfect way to keep baked goods fresh for longer is by keeping them in your freezer. Surprisingly enough, you can eat bread past its ‘best by’ date. Sadly, this doesn’t apply to fresh pasta, which contains water and can only be good for two three weeks after its due date. These packages can even last you years if you store them in an airtight container in a cool area. This is because store-bought pasta is a dry and hard product with no water content. ![]() The labels on most grocery store pasta packages tell you that their shelf life is limited to one or two years, but they can actually last longer than that. And if you see a bit of mold growing on the surface, don’t worry: just cut it off and the rest of the chunk of cheese will be perfectly safe to eat. ![]() Hard cheeses like cheddar and Parmesan are the safest bet out of all the different types. Because of how it’s made and aged, cheese doesn’t always go bad after the expiration date. ![]()
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