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The Guide To Your Basic Food’s Shelf-Life

10/01/2014

Do you ever allow your food to waste or spoil without realizing? Perhaps, you are unsure of how long your foods are actually good for? Well, here is a guide to the estimated shelf-life of the basic foods found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer:

canned-goods-sizedIn The Pantry

Canned Goods and Bottled Items: Generally, canned goods and bottled items have a shelf life of about 1 year.

Dry Goods: These items can be kept for up to 6 months.

Seasoning and Spices: Whole spices can be kept for up to 2 years, while ground spices should only be kept for about 6 months.

eggs-sizedIn The Fridge

Eggs: Eggs are good for about 3-4 weeks.

Meat: Cook meat within 4 days of the purchase date. Tip: By removing the retail packaging and wrapping meat in foil, the shelf-life can be extended. 

Fish: Fish can be kept in the coolest part of the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Tip: Always check the smell before cooking; if it smells too fishy or looks discolored, throw it out.

meat-fish-sizedIn The Freezer

Frozen Fruits and Vegetables: Generally, these items can last for 8-10 months.

Meat:
The maximum freezer storage time for beef is 6 months; pork and poultry, 4 months; and sausage, 2 months.

Fish: Fish can stay good in the freezer for up to 6 months. With the exception of fattier fish, which should not be frozen for over 3 months.

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