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Lucky for youand your walletmost shelf-stable foods are safe indefinitely (aka forever!
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), according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Taste and texture degrade over time, as will thenutritional value of the food.
Read on, and for more healthy eating tips, check out10 Amazing Benefits of Eating Protein.
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Over time, thetexture and composition of wine can change, andred wines specifically can become smoother.
FoodKeeper says to verify you’re storing red wine in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
After you open it, you still have around six months to use it.
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Once you open them, they can stay in the refrigerator for up to one week.
It’s also relatively easy to prepare, especially if you have a rice cooker or instant pot.
TheFoodKeeper Appadds that once the box of pasta is opened, your time gets shortened to about a year.
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But that’s still quite a long time!
Canned beans: 2-5 years
Canned beans are an easy solution for so many dishes.
However, if you place the glass maple syrup bottle in the refrigerator, its freshness time changes toindefinitely.
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Just toss some flaxseed into your oatmeal, a smoothie, or make whole-grain bread with it.
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