Costcois one of America’s most beloved stores, and for good reason.
But as much as people love shopping at this members-only store, you probably shouldn’t buyeverythingin bulk.
That’s because a lot of thosebulk foodsgo uneaten and just get thrown away.
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verify you avoid these common bulk buysnot every low price is a truly good deal.
Ground spices like Old Bay don’t actually gobad, butthey do go stale rather quickly.
(Psst:You’re Definitely Not Replacing Your Spices Often Enough.)
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That’s a huge bummer because the whole point of spices is to, you know, be flavorful.
The more refined the spice, the more rapidly it will lose potency.
Ground spices will start to get dull after just six months.
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Thatgiant Old Bay jar is enough to season about 25 pounds of shrimp.
How many seafood boils do you think you’re planning for?
But, unless you’re one of the fabled Keebler Elves, it’s probably not worth it.
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One 50-pound bag of flour is enough to bake some 4,200 cookies!
Even the 25-pound bag is a bit of a stretch.
That’s because flour, be it all-purpose, whole wheat, or another variety, attracts water.
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That’s less than $1.50 each, which sounds like a great deal, especially amid rising inflation.
It’s just one of the30 Simple Tricks to Make Your Produce Last Longer.
Nuts and Seeds
Nuts seem like one of those foods that never go bad.
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Both seeds andnutscontain a lot of oil, which comes fromhealthy unsaturated fats.
The problem is that fats tend to go rancid rather quickly.
This mayextend their life to up to a year.
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Looking for ways to use up those nuts?
Try theseFour Different Spice Roasted Nut Recipes Ideal for Snacking.
But did you realize whole grains contain oils?
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Despite this, they can still go bad.
Even if they are “shelf-stable,” they are slowly going bad.
Family finance and frugal living expert Jordan Page advises you to forgo buying an economy-sized vat of ketchup.
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Themeat snack, whether it be chicken, beef, or turkey, needs to be refrigerated after opening.
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Try buying almond or soy milk at Costco instead.
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Stick to a smaller portion from a traditional grocery store,or opt for a package of single-serve containers.
Hummus will last about a month or two in the fridge if it’s unopened.
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Driedyeastmay still do the trick after six months, but the fresh variety will lose its mojo months sooner.
Store fresh yeast in the fridge and dry yeast in the freezer for maximum shelf life.
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