We often check the expiry dates before buying them. It plays a major part in the food choices that we make. Obviously, buying or eating expiry food would lead to stomach disorders, food poisoning and in the worst scenarios death. So, it is extremely important to know about the food you eat.
But, do you know that there are foods, which you can eat even after expiry date? Yes, you can still eat these 8 foods post their expiry.
1.Canned Foods
A major benefit of canned food is that, it can be stored for a very long time. Normally canned foods have 3-5 years expiry date from the time it has been shelved. But, you can use them for a year post the expiry date if you keep it closed, intact and store in a cold place.
2.Eggs
Have you ever seen an expiry sticker on a box of eggs? Eggs are staple foods that usually do not have expiry date. So, you can store them for a longer time. But if you have your doubts and want to check if it is safe to eat an egg after storing it for a long time, then place the egg in a bowl of water, if it sinks, then it is safe to eat. But, if it floats on the water, then it is safe to throw it away.
3.Bread
The life of bread is quite less, but it can also be eaten for a certain time after its expiry date. As long as you don’t see moulds or any green fungi growing on it, your bread is safe to eat. And, if you wish to increase its longevity, then you can always store it in a refrigerator.
4.Curd
If you have popped your curd into the freezer right after you’ve purchased it, then you can use it upto 1-2 weeks after its expiry date. Just because some water is formed on the edges, does not mean that your curd can longer be used. Just mix it well and the water goes away. But, of course, if you see excess of water on top and curd at the bottom, it is time you thrown it away in trash.
5.Frozen Food
The whole point of frozen vegetables and fruits is that it can be stored for a longer period. The ice-cold temperature prevents the food from getting spoiled. So, if you are storing your frozen food in a freezer, then you can use them for 1-2 months after their expiry date.
6.Chocolate
Your favourite chocolates have a longer life-time than you can imagine. Chocolates can last way beyond their expiry date depending on how they were stored or if they were opened or not. Unopened semisweet chocolate can last for 2-3 years after its expiry date in a refrigerator. and milk chocolate can last for about 8 months when stored in a freezer.
7.Peanut Butter
If it is in an unopened state, then Peanut Butter can be stored for more than a year after its expiry date in a freezer or pantry. But if it is in an open state, then it can last upto 2-3 months in pantry and 4-6 months in a freezer after its expiry date. But if you see your smooth butter changing colour and turning hard, it is safe to throw it away.
8.Sauces
Your favourite tomato ketchup or mustard sauce can also be stored after their expiry date. They can be stored for about 1-2 years post their best before date if unopened. And, once opened they can be stored for 6-8 months in a freezer.
