1. Dry
rice If it is well stored, without moisture and without insects, rice can last for years beyond the expiration date.
2. Dry
Pasta Kept in a cool, dry place, uncooked pasta can remain safe for a long time.
3. Flour
It can last several more months if it does not have a bad smell or bugs. Storing it in airtight containers helps preserve it.
4. Sugar
White or brown sugar doesn’t spoil easily. If it hardens, simply break up the lumps.
5. Salt
Salt does not expire. It may clump over time, but it is still safe.
6. Honey
Honey is a natural preservative. It can crystallize, but it remains edible if heated gently.
7. Coffee beans or ground coffee
It can lose aroma, but if it is tightly closed, it can be used several months later.
8. Dry
tea It loses some flavor over time, but it doesn’t pose a risk if it’s not wet or fungal.
9. Dried legumes Dried
lentils, beans and chickpeas can last for years if they are well preserved.
10. Dry
cereals They can become less crunchy, but if they don’t have mold or smell bad, they can still be consumed.
11. Dry cookies (without filling)
Even if they lose texture, many are still safe if they do not have fungi or bad odor.
12. Canned (without dents or rust)
They can last for years. If the can is in good condition and not inflated, the contents are usually fine.
13. Chocolate
It may have a whitish layer due to the change in temperature (fat bloom), but it is still safe.
14. Vinegar
Due to its high acidity, it is preserved for a long time beyond the date.
15. Vegetable or olive
oil If it doesn’t have a rancid smell, it can be used. Refined oil lasts longer than extra virgin oil.
16. Bottled sauces (such as soy or tabasco)
Thanks to their salt or acidity, they can last a long time if stored closed and refrigerated.
17. Jams
They contain a lot of sugar, which slows spoilage. If there is no mold and they smell good, they can be eaten.
18. Frozen lactal or sliced bread
If frozen before expiration, it can last for weeks longer. Avoid if you have fungus.
19. Closed UHT milk
can last a few weeks longer if stored in cool conditions. Once opened, follow the normal recommendations.
20. Yogurt
Can be consumed 1 or 2 weeks after expiration if it was kept refrigerated and has no strange odor or abnormal separation.
Tips for Safely Consuming Expired Food
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