#Ketchup, Mustard and Relish
Condiments like ketchup, mustard and relish have a long shelf life. If your ketchup is unopened, it can be stored in the pantry for up to a year past its best before date. Once it’s been opened, store it in the fridge and consume within six months. Yellow mustard can be stored unopened for up to 2 years past its date, or for a year in the fridge once opened. Unopened pickle relish can be kept in your pantry for up to 2 1/2 years, or up to nine months in the fridge after opening.
#Frozen food
#Eggs
The Sell By date on that carton of eggs is mean tot help retailers manage turnover, not necessarily to manage freshness. Eggs can last up to 3 weeks past the use by date. If you’re unsure if an egg is still good, just try this trick.
#Cheese
If you think about how cheese is made and aged, you might be more apt to believe it’s the kind of food that doesn’t always go bad after its expiration date. Even if there is a little mold growing, consuming “expired” cheese is perfectly safe — as long as you cut off the mold.
#Cereal
While it may begin to get a little stale, cereal has a true shelf life long beyond its printed expiration date. Like many foods, if it is stored properly — in this case, in a cool, dry place — cereal can last months after the sell-by date.
#Canned Goods
The expiry date of canned foods usually indicates three years from when it’s been shelved, but you can consume them past the date for up to four more years. Make sure to keep your canned goods in a cool, dry spot, and if there are any dents, rust or leaking, that’s when it’s time to ditch the goods.
#Bread
The best by date on fresh bread is assuming you’re keeping your loaf sitting on the counter. But so long as you don’t see mold growing on your grains, it should be okay to make that sandwich or French toast. If you want to extend the shelf life of your bread, store it in the fridge — it can last for up to two weeks — or keep it in the freezer.
