Anyone who has been into preparedness/survivalism knows that canned goods last well beyond their ‘best by’ or expiration date. The internet is replete with stories of people eating canned goods that are five, ten, fifteen years old. Some things, like high-acid foods (pineapple, tomatoes, ...
(like every few weeks) to make sure your canned goods are in good shape (meaning, no leaks, bulges, rust or deep dents). According to the Can Manufacturer’s Institute, “there has not been a single reported incidence of foodborne illness from failure of the metal packaging in m...
Canned pumpkin, peas, carrots, potatoes, and soups as long as they do not contain tomatoes, should have a substantially longer shelf life well past the “best by” date stamped on the can or permanent marker date inked to the top of a Mason jar lid. High acidic foods that will likely ...
think twice about buying your canned foodor snacks at the dollar store. The off-brand canned goods sold there are often made with low-quality ingredients, may be past their expiration date, and are not necessarily cheaper. Grocery stores usually sell packs of canned food ...
Because even with canned food there is a deterioration with significant periods of time many manufacturers will put an "expiration date" on canned goods. What I learned, however, is that the only item that federally must have an expiration date listed is formula, there are no standard guideline...
Storage –Perhaps the best thing about canned goods is that they keep for ages. Whilst they do all come with a use by date on them, it’s generally safe to use them well after this date (albeit at your own risk). For example, on the BBC’s “Made in the Factory” program, people...
The expiration date stands out so i can see what might need to be used in a recipe soon. need idea to add second tier to each shelf by: Anonymous Really great idea shown, but lots of wasted air space above canned goods on each shelf. Do you have any ideas how to add shelving ...
Buying canned goods has some clear benefits. For example, you don't have to worry about the produce going bad in your fruit bowl or picking perfect specimens out of a huge tub of unlikely candidates. Rather, a particular brand of a specific fruit provides consistent taste and texture. It ...