A guide to the shelf life of foods
By: Tammy Sue Roberts
I always wonder about the shelf life of food. How long can you keep a steak frozen? How long will your favorite drink stay tasty? I recently stumbled upon the website, “Still Tasty” and all my questions have been put to rest. Here are some common questions and answers I found helpful.
Question: When we buy grapes, we wash the entire bunch at once, even though our family won’t finish them for several days. By then, quite a few are always spoiled. Is this the best way to store grapes?
Answer: No, you should always hold off on washing grapes until you’re ready to eat them.
Question: Do I have to store ketchup and mustard in the fridge once they’re opened?
Answer: Technically speaking, you don’t have to store opened bottles of ketchup and mustard in the refrigerator.
Question: I have some eggs in the refrigerator that I’d like to use, but the date on the carton was a week ago. Are they still safe to eat?
Answer: Yes, your eggs should be fine, provided you’ve been storing them properly.
Question: Can you safely defrost steak on the counter if it’s still tightly wrapped in the original store packaging?
Answer: Wrapped or not, that’s an unsafe move.
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