Also because there’s a necessary distinction to be made between expiration dates and “best before” dates: we often assume that one term is equivalent to the other, when in fact this isn’t the case. The second term, in fact, means that those foods can actually be consumed even after the indicated date because, while losing some of their organoleptic properties, they cannot be harmful in any way. Unlike “use by” foods, which, once the indicated date has passed, can deteriorate and become dangerous.
So, by paying attention to how product expiration dates are indicated, you can stock up on foods that, if stored properly, won’t spoil and can be consumed safely even years after you purchased them. What are they? Here are 13.
1. Pasta
