The expiration date food system is confusing. Not only is there more than one date to try to understand: best-by, sell-by, etc. And c**umers aren’t sure how to read them, so a lot of good food gets tossed because of those dates. Often times those dates are just recommendati** by the manufacturer for best quality, not for when food becomes unsafe to eat.
Actually, some of those foods don’t go bad. Ever. It’s time you knew which foods never spoil.
事实上,有些食物不会变质,永远不会。该了解下那些食物不会变质了。
1. Honey
1. 蜂蜜
Honey keeps indefinitely. It may change color and become crystalized, but it will stay safe to eat. If your honey does crystallize, just place the open jar in warm water and stir until the crystals dissolve.
Even if it develops a frighteningly thick layer of dust on the bag, the rice inside is just as good as the day you bought it. This is true for white, wild, arborio, jasmine and basmati rice. Brown rice doesn’t have the same good fortune; its higher oil content makes it turn rancid. Just be sure to store in an airtight container to keep out any bugs.
You can buy the bulk size of white vinegar without having to worry about it going to waste. It keeps fresh forever. So stock up, that way you always have something to turn to when in need for dressings, marinades or even household cleaning.
Pure vanilla extract, since it’s made from alcohol, will stay fresh and flavorful for as long as you have it in stock.
真正的香草精,因为是用酒精制成的,只要储存着,就能永久保鲜、风味永存。
5. Salt
5. 盐
Table salt, kosher salt or sea salt, will stay as fresh as the day you bought it and remain so throughout the years.
精盐、 粗盐和海盐能永远新鲜如初,常年如是。
6. Cornstarch
6. 玉米淀粉
Keep it dry, tightly sealed and in a cool place. You probably don’t go through a tub of cornstarch that quickly.
放在干燥、密封、凉爽的地方。你估计也不会那么快消耗完一桶玉米淀粉。
7. Sugar
7. 糖
Sugar never spoils because it doesn’t support bacterial growth. Just make sure to store it in an airtight container to keep the bugs and moisture out.
糖不会坏,因为它不支持细菌生长。只要确保存在密封容器中,远离虫害和水分。
8. Hard liquor
8. 烈酒
Hard liquor will keep in a cool dark place for longer than necessary. Your liquor cabinet could itself be passed down from generation to generation. The liquor may lose its aroma slightly, but not enough for it to be noticeable.
Dried beans will take longer to soften when cooked. After about a year or two, but they do not lose their nutritional value with age so their shelf life is classified as indefinite.