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Expiry Date Insight: Frozen vegetables can be safe to eat for months or even years past their expiration date, as long as they’ve been kept at a consistent freezing temperature.
How to Tell if They're Still Good: Check for freezer burn (dry spots or discoloration), but as long as the vegetables are properly stored, they should be fine to eat.
6. Rice
Expiry Date Insight: Uncooked rice can last indefinitely if stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
How to Tell if It's Still Good: If there’s no visible mold or pests, and it hasn’t developed an off smell, it’s still safe to eat. The quality may decline slightly over time, but it’s generally still fine.
7. Salt
Expiry Date Insight: Salt has no expiry date since it’s a mineral and doesn’t spoil.
How to Tell if It's Still Good: Salt may clump or absorb moisture over time, but it won’t go bad. If it’s kept in a dry container, it can last indefinitely.
8. Vinegar
Expiry Date Insight: Vinegar has a long shelf life and doesn’t expire in the traditional sense.
How to Tell if It's Still Good: Vinegar may lose some of its sharpness or aroma over time, but it remains safe to use well beyond its “best before” date.
9. Yogurt (if unopened)
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