And here are some foods that can still be consumed even though they have passed the expiration date:
1. Cereals
If the packaging hasn’t been opened, your breakfast cereal can generally still be consumed. At least around 4-6 months.
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“Cereals don’t rot easily quickly. There is also no problem with quality if it is past the date on the packaging. But if you have opened it, it can rot quickly, “said Emily Broad Leib, director of the Harvard Food Law & Policy Clinic.
2. Dairy products
How long milk or milk products can be stored depends on the fat content in them. Nonfat milk can last for about 7 – 10 days, whereas ordinary milk can be consumed for about 7 days after the expiration date.
If the milk is stale, there will usually be a change in color with a lumpy texture, and an unpleasant odor.
3. Honey
Honey is known for its very long storage time. Because honey has a very low moisture level
“Very few bacteria or microorganisms can survive in such an environment, so honey has a very long shelf life,” said Amina Harris, executive director of the Honey and Pollination Center at the Robert Mondavi Institute at the University of California.
4. Peanut butter
Even if it’s not put in the refrigerator, peanut butter that is still closed can last for about 6 months from the expiration date. However, natural peanut butter, usually has a shorter storage time which is about 3-6 months from the date indicated on the packaging.
5. Rotate
According to StillTasty, packaged bread (like white bread) can be stored for 5-7 days at room temperature if stored properly. When put in a kullkas, the bread will stay fresh about 3-4 days before it becomes stale.
If you want bread to be stored longer, packaged bread can be stored in the freezer. In that condition bread can last for at least 3 months.
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