Here’s What You Need to Know About Food Expiration Dates

While many items are acceptable to consume beyond their expiry dates, there are indicators you should never overlook when choosing what to eat. Indices a food item has gone bad include mold, terrible smells, unusual textures, and off-putting tastes. Trust your instincts; they are typically more accurate than a date written on a product.

Dealing with Food Waste:

Correct storage is the secret to reduce food waste. Keep your freezer at 0°F (-18°C) and your refrigerator either at or below 40°F (4°C.). Store food in sealed containers also to stop moisture and germs from degrading its quality.

We should change the way we see food expiry dates. Although they provide useful direction, one should not take them as rigid laws. Food wastage may be greatly reduced by knowing the variations in different date labels and use our senses to evaluate food freshness. Therefore, keep in mind that the jar of condiments may still have a lot to offer in flavor and in terms of lowering your environmental impact even if its “Use By” date is gone.