Have you ever wondered if canned food and dry ingredients in your pantry can go bad? Yes, they can. Even if food has no expiration date or timeframe listed, as it gets older the taste, texture and health benefits will often deteriorate.
Canned goods consistently stored at room temperature have a shelf life ranging from one-and-a-half to five years. The higher the acid level, the shorter the shelf life. High-acid foods like citrus fruits and tomatoes should get used within that first year and a half whereas canned meats and vegetables can last up to five years after they are packaged. After opening a can, if in doubt about the safety of the contents within throw it away. Definitely throw away any canned foods that bulge, leak or spurt the contents when opened.
The shelf life for dry foods can range from six months to indefinite. Here are some websites to help you determine if the items in your pantry are good or if they must go.
As the saying goes, nothing lasts forever. Always look for and go by the expiry dates a manufacturer stamps on the packaging. If the packing has no date, consider the smell and taste. If they are off, it may be best to throw it away rather than risk getting sick.
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