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Shorty_Harris | 05-06-2009 03:45 PM
Recomended Shelf Life of Different Products Just Some FYI I Found while stumbling around the inner working Of my Ol' Puter.. <table border="1" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="236">Food Product</td> <td valign="top" nowrap="nowrap">Storage Life In Months</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" bg="" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" valign="top">STAPLES</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Baking Powder</td> <td valign="top" width="151">18 or exp. date</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Baking Soda</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Bisquick</td> <td valign="top" width="151">Exp. date</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Bouillon</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Cereals</td> <td valign="top" width="151">6-12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Chocolate Pre-melted Semi Sweet </td> <td valign="top" width="151">12 18 18 </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Chocolate Syrup</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Cocoa Mixes</td> <td valign="top" width="151">8</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Cocoa Mix</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Coffee </td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Coffee Lighteners (dry)</td> <td valign="top" width="151">9</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Cornmeal</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Cornstarch</td> <td valign="top" width="151">18</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Argo Cornstarch</td> <td valign="top" width="151">Indefinite</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Country Time Lemonade Drink Mix</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Crystal Light Drink Mix</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Tang Drink Mix</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Kool Aid Drink Mix</td> <td valign="top" width="151">18-24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">White Flour Whole wheat </td> <td valign="top" width="151">6-8 6-8 </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Gelatin, all types</td> <td valign="top" width="151">18</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Jell-O</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Grits</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Honey</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Honey</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12-24-</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Jellies, Jams</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Molasses</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12+</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Marshmallow Cream</td> <td valign="top" width="151">3-4</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Mayonnaise</td> <td valign="top" width="151">2-3</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Milk Condensed Evaporated </td> <td valign="top" width="151">12 12 6 </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Pasta</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">White Rice</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24+</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Minute Rice</td> <td valign="top" width="151">18</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Bottled Salad Dressings</td> <td valign="top" width="151">10-12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Salad Oils</td> <td valign="top" width="151">6</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Oil � Crisco or Puritan</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Corn Oil,</td> <td valign="top" width="151">18mo</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Crisco Shortening</td> <td valign="top" width="151">Indef.</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Vinegar - Container With Plastic Lid</td> <td valign="top" width="151">Indef.</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Salt</td> <td valign="top" width="151">Indef.</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Sugar Brown Confectioners Granulated </td> <td valign="top" width="151">Indef 18 24+ 24+ </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Syrups</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Tea Bags Instant </td> <td valign="top" width="151">18 36 24 </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Vinegar</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24+</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" bg="" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" valign="top">MIXES AND PACKAGED FOODS</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Biscuit, Brownie, Muffin Mix</td> <td valign="top" width="151">9</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Cake Mixes</td> <td valign="top" width="151">9</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Casseroles, complete or add own meat</td> <td valign="top" width="151">9-12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Cookies</td> <td valign="top" width="151">2-3 wks</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Krusteaz Mixes</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24 </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Pillsbury Mixes</td> <td valign="top" width="151">18</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Betty Crocker Mixes</td> <td valign="top" width="151">8-12+</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Jiffy Mixes</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Crackers</td> <td valign="top" width="151">3</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Stove Top Dressing Mix </td> <td valign="top" width="151">Exp. Date</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Frostings Canned </td> <td valign="top" width="151">3 8 </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Hot-Roll Mix</td> <td valign="top" width="151">18</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Pancake Mix</td> <td valign="top" width="151">6-9</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Pie Crust Mix</td> <td valign="top" width="151">8</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Pies and Pastries</td> <td valign="top" width="151">2-3 days</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Potatoes, Instant</td> <td valign="top" width="151">6-12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Pudding Mixes</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Rice Mixes</td> <td valign="top" width="151">6</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Rice-a-Roni</td> <td valign="top" width="151">Exp. Date</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Pasta-Roni</td> <td valign="top" width="151">Exp. Date</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Rice & Sauce</td> <td valign="top" width="151">10-15</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Noodles & Sauce</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12-24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Pasta & Sauce</td> <td valign="top" width="151">9-12 </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Sauce/Gravy Mix</td> <td valign="top" width="151">6-12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Soup Mix</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Soup Base</td> <td valign="top" width="151">120 mos</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Country Kitchen Soup</td> <td valign="top" width="151">36 </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Toaster Pastries</td> <td valign="top" width="151">2-3</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" bg="" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" valign="top">CANNED AND DRIED FOODS</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Baby foods Canned Tomato Sauce </td> <td valign="top" width="151">12 12 </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Cheese Sauce</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24-36</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Tuna, Fish & Seafood</td> <td valign="top" width="151">5 years</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Cranberry Sauce</td> <td valign="top" width="151">Exp. Date</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Fruits</td> <td valign="top" width="151">36+</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Fruit Pie Fillings</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24-36</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Dinty Moore Spam Ham Chunks Chili Dried Beef </td> <td valign="top" width="151">Indefinite</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Black Label Ham</td> <td valign="top" width="151">Exp. Date</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Meat Canned Chicken </td> <td valign="top" width="151">36 36 </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Soup</td> <td valign="top" width="151">Exp. Date</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Tomatoes</td> <td valign="top" width="151">36+</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Vegetables </td> <td valign="top" width="151">24-48</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Baked Beans</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24-36</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Black Beans</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned French Fried Onions</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Ragu Spaghetti Sauce</td> <td valign="top" width="151">Use By Date</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Five Brothers Pasta Sauce</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Canned Fruit Juices</td> <td valign="top" width="151">6</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Juices</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12-24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Dried Fruits</td> <td valign="top" width="151">6</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Dried Vegetables </td> <td valign="top" width="151">12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Dried Peas & Beans </td> <td valign="top" width="151">12</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" bg="" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" valign="top">SPICES, HERBS, CONDIMENTS, AND EXTRACTS</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Catsup</td> <td valign="top" width="151">18-24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Chili Sauce</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Mustard, Yellow Prepared</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Jar Pickles </td> <td valign="top" width="151">12-24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Spices</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12-24 mos</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Steak Sauce</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Tabasco Sauce</td> <td valign="top" width="151">60</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Extracts Vanilla </td> <td valign="top" width="151">24 12 </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Vegetables, dehydrated flakes</td> <td valign="top" width="151">6</td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" bg="" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" valign="top">OTHERS</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Cheese, Parmesan grated</td> <td valign="top" width="151">10</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Coconut, Shredded canned or pkg.</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Meat Substitutes TVP; imitation bacon bits</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Metered-Caloric Products, instant breakfast</td> <td valign="top" width="151">6</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Nuts In shell pkg Nutmeats pkg. </td> <td valign="top" width="151">4 24 3 </td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Peanut Butter</td> <td valign="top" width="151">6-9</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Jif Peanut Butter</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Popcorn</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Freeze Dried Mushrooms</td> <td valign="top" width="151">24</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Whipped Topping (dry)</td> <td valign="top" width="151">12</td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="236">Yeast (dry)</td> <td valign="top" width="151">Exp. date</td></tr></tbody></table> <hr size="1" width="90%"> <center> <table width="90%" border="0" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center"> </td></tr></tbody></table></center> <hr size="1" width="90%">

Merlin | 05-06-2009 11:33 PM
Re: Recomended Shelf Life of Different Products Shorty, those numbers are very conservative, in my experience. I have baking soda and baking powder past their expiration dates. Keep them dry and sealed away from moisture. What can possibly go wrong with them? Yesterday I looked at the ingredients on Bisquick. I had inadvertently purchased two boxes when I needed one. There's nothing in that box that will go bad in the absence of oxygen, so I stored my extra Bisquick in quart canning jars with O2 absorbers. It should keep a long time. I can't go through your entire list. But, my rule is keep it cool, keep it dry, and if you're able, keep it away from oxygen. My other rule is: don't throw anything away just because the "best used by" date has expired. We're talking about survival food here, I think. Please make sure you don't throw away the foods that might keep you alive in a SHTF situation. For example, I have canned chicken breast that expired in 2006 -- there's nothing wrong with it! I also have tomato sauce that expired a couple of years ago, and it's perfectly OK today. You have to make decisions about foods you have in your storage; and the "best used by" dates are marketing dates. Don't bet your life on them.

Unclad Lad | 05-09-2009 03:24 AM
Re: Recomended Shelf Life of Different Products Quote:
My other rule is: don't throw anything away just because the "best used by" date has expired. We're talking about survival food here, I think. Please make sure you don't throw away the foods that might keep you alive in a SHTF situation. For example, I have canned chicken breast that expired in 2006 -- there's nothing wrong with it! I also have tomato sauce that expired a couple of years ago, and it's perfectly OK today. You have to make decisions about foods you have in your storage; and the "best used by" dates are marketing dates. Don't bet your life on them.
But if you're not comfortable with that, open it. Eat it now. Just make sure you replace it.

Stealinator | 05-09-2009 09:32 PM
Re: Recomended Shelf Life of Different Products Hmmm, didnt see the shelf life of fresh eggs. Well, here is an experiment in progress, I wonder who he is gonna test them out on in three months. You Tube
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