8 Foods That Last Way Longer Than the Expiration Date

8 Foods That Last Way Longer Than the Expiration Date

8 Foods That Last Way Longer Than the Expiration Date

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Dried fruits

Dried fruits like apricots, raisins, and prunes will stay at their prime for about six months while they are in a sealed container

Pasta

Dried pasta can be kept in the pantry for up to two years as long as it is stored in a tightly-sealed container. However, once it is cooked, it will only stay good for three to four days in the fridge

Potatoes

When stored correctly, potatoes can last for several months. Store raw potatoes in a dark, cool environment to prevent them from sprouting and turning green. Potatoes turn green when they are exposed to the sun, which produces a toxin known as sloanine

Canned meat

Canned meat and seafood like tuna or SPAM stays good on the shelf for two to five years

Honey

Sealed jars of honey can last for decades or even centuries. But there is a catch. The sweetener is highly susceptible to physical and chemical changes and, depending on the temperature you are storing it, the honey may darken, lose its aroma and flavor, or crystallize. Even if that happens though, the honey is not edible

Eggs

When stored properly, a carton of eggs can last anywhere from 45 to 90 days. The easiest way to tell if an egg is still fresh is to do the float test, if it floats to the top of a bowl of room-temperature water, you probably do not want to eat it.

Parmesan cheese

Shredded or grated parmesan cheese can last up to a year when stored in the refrigerator. A block of parmesan will only last for six months if unopened, in the fridge or freezer

Peanut butter

An unopened jar of the delicious peanut butter stays on the shelf for up to nine months, but it is opened, contents should be consumed within two to three months