The 18 Foods You Can Eat Even When Expired.
There are stale foods that are best not to eat.
Like for example eggs, oysters or raw meat.
But other foods can be eaten years after the expiration date!
It's important to know this to avoid the mess and throw away still good stuff!
So here is the list of the 18 foods that you can eat even when they have expired:
1. Honey
Honey can keep yourself all your life ! It is completely safe, even decades after opening it.
Honey may change color or crystallize over time, but that doesn't make it bad.
To keep all its flavor, store honey in a cool place and in a tightly closed container. If the honey crystallizes, simply place the open jar in hot water.
2. Rice
The expired rice? It does not exist ! White, wild, arborio, jasmine and basmati rice have a almost infinite lifespan.
The only exception is brown rice. Since it contains more oil, it can be kept for a shorter period of time than other types of rice. But it remains completely safe to eat for at least 2 years after the expiration date.
Either way, keep the rice cool and dry. Once the sachet is opened, put the rice in an airtight container. To keep all of its flavor, place the rice in the fridge or freezer.
3. Sugar
White, brown or powdered sugar never expires, because bacteria cannot grow there.
The hardest part about sugar is keeping it from hardening. Remember to store the sugar in a cool, dry place.
To prevent the sugar from becoming rock hard, place it in an airtight container. This prevents moisture from entering.
But have no fear, you can still eat expired sugar without jeopardizing your health.
4. Chocolate
Did you find an old bar of chocolate in the back of the cupboard? You hesitate to eat it? No worries !
You have up to 2 years after the deadline indicated to taste it. Wouldn't it be a shame to throw away that good chocolate bar with hazelnuts?
5. Yoghurts
Are you the type to respect the expiration dates of yogurts? Well, know that yogurts can be eaten 3 months after the expiration date!
Yes, no need to rush to eat them all! Now that you know it, you can save a lot of mess at home.
6. Pure vanilla extract
Considering the price of vanilla extract, it's important to know that you can keep for life ! You'll never need to drop a single drop.
To keep the vanilla extract flavor, store it in a cool place, in a dark cupboard and in a tightly closed container.
7. Pasta
Hard, expired pasta, including those sold in bulk, can be kept years after the expiration date.
The exception is obviously fresh pasta, for which the date indicated on the package must be respected.
Pasta is therefore a food that you can easily buy in bulk if you come across a promo at the supermarket.
8. White vinegar
Did you know that white vinegar isn't just for cleaning? It can also be used for marinades and salad dressings.
In any case, be aware that it will not move a bit over the years. Store it in a dark and tightly closed cupboard.
9. UHT milk
Unlike fresh milk, UHT milk is sterilized. You therefore take no risk in drinking expired UHT milk until 2 months after the expiration date.
He might have fewer vitamins and minerals, but that's it. And if you're over 2 months, don't throw it away right away. Check out our article on the 6 uses of expired milk here.
10. Tin cans
You hesitate to eat an expired tin can like this can of mackerel which has expired since 2008? Don't throw it away and get your plate ready!
Tin cans do not expire and can be eaten quietly after the stated expiration date.
As long as the tin is not dented, swollen or punctured, there is no risk. You can eat your old sardines in oil without worry.
11. Lentils
Just like pasta and rice, all kinds of expired lentils are safe to eat. These are all dry products that do not risk anything.
You can consume them several years after the expiration date. In order for the lentils to retain their flavor, remember to store them away from light in a tightly closed jar.
The same goes for dried beans, exceeding the best before date has no effect on this vegetable.
12. Cheese
An expired cheese? Do not throw it away, because you can still eat it.
Eh yes ! Cheese has the big advantage not to expire ! Even when there is mold on it. Yes, yes, I swear to you. I, too, had a hard time believing it.
But it is the reality. The more moldy, the better! Why ? Because cheese is already mold. So get me a piece of bread and eat that old cheese that's been stinking your fridge for 3 months.
13. The corn flower
Very useful for thickening sauces and puddings for example, corn flower (Cornstarch) can be stored for life.
Make sure to keep it away from light and in a well-sealed container to avoid humidity.
14. Salt
Whether it's simple table salt or more sophisticated versions of salt (like Himalayan salt), salt is a flavor enhancer that never expires.
So that the salt does not harden, store it in a container in a dry place.
15. Frozen foods
What is important here is to store frozen foods at -18 ° C. In this case, you can eat them several years after the expiration date.
They may taste a little worse, but there is no risk to your health.
Be careful though burgers frozen foods that must be eaten within 9 months after the expiration date.
16. Raw ham and sausage
Expired cured ham and expired sausage can also be eaten.
Not years after the date, eh. But you can go up to 2 weeks after the expiration date indicated on the package.
17. Spices
Spices do not expire. On the other hand, it is sure that they can lose their taste and become bland.
But no risk to your health. You can put those spices that have been in your closet for years without the hassle.
18. Maple syrup
For our Canadian readers, please note that maple syrup does not expire. You can keep it in the freezer to keep all its flavor for years to come. After opening it, keep it in the fridge.
For our French readers, know that in addition to being excellent with pancakes, maple syrup whether or not expired can add a great flavor to many different dishes, such as for example to caramelize meats or vegetables in oven.
There you go, you know the consumable stale foods. No more mess!
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