Product: All-purpose flour How to store/where: Unopened/opened: airtight container in cool, dry place* How long: 10 to 15 months Comments: Heat and moisture accelerate staleness. When weather is hot or humid, keep flour in the freezer. Product: Whole wheat flour How to store/where: Unopened/opened: airtight container in cool, dry place*; fridge/freezer How long: Cool, dry place or fridge: 1 to 2 months; freezer: 6 months Comments: The oil in the bran quickly becomes rancid at room temperature. Product: Whole grains How to store/where: Unopened/opened: airtight container in cool, dry place*; fridge/freezer How long: Cool, dry place: 2 to 3 months; fridge: 6 months; freezer: 1 year Comments: The oil in the bran layer quickly becomes rancid at room temperature. Product: White rice How to store/where: Unopened/opened: airtight container in cool, dry place*; fridge/freezer How long: Indefinitely Product: Brown rice How to store/where: Unopened/opened: airtight container in cool, dry place*; fridge/freezer How long: Cool, dry place or fridge: up to 6 months; freezer: 1 year Comments: The oil in the bran layer quickly becomes rancid at room temperature. Product: Pasta How to store/where: Unopened/opened: airtight container in cool, dry place* How long: 1 year Comments: After opening, transfer to airtight container. Product: Bread crumbs How to store/where: Unopened/opened: cool, dry place* or refrigerator How long: Cool dry place: 3 to 6 months; refrigerator: 2 years Comments: To keep flavor fresh, refrigerate after opening. Product: Coffee How to store/where: Unopened/opened airtight glass or ceramic containers in cool, dark place* How long: 1 to 2 weeks Comments: Whole beans can be frozen in small amounts for up to a month; do not refreeze — the flavor will be affected. Product: Sugar (brown) How to store/where: Unopened/opened: airtight container in a cool place* How long: 4 to 6 months Comments: Brown sugar hardens when it dries out. Product: Sugar (granulated) How to store/where: Unopened/opened: airtight container in a cool, dry place How long: Indefinitely Product: Honey How to store/where: Unopened/opened: cool, dark place* How long: Indefinitely Comments: If honey has crystallized, place open jar in pan of simmering water; stir honey until crystals dissolve. Product: Maple syrup How to store/where: Unopened/opened: refrigerator or freezer How long: Refrigerator: 1 year; freezer: indefinitely Comments: For optimal storage, buy in glass containers only; maple syrup is subject to mold, and glass helps prevent mold. Product: Vegetable oil How to store/where: Unopened/opened: cool, dark place* or refrigerator How long: Cool, dark place: 3 months; refrigerator: 6 months Comments: Refrigerated vegetable oil shouldn't be left out; frequent temperature changes aren't good for it. Product: Olive oil How to store/where: Unopened/opened: cool, dark place* How long: 12 to 18 months Comments: Olive oil solidifies if refrigerated, but this does not affect its flavor. Product: Vinegar How to store/where: Unopened/opened: cool, dark place* How long: Unopened: indefinitely; opened: 6 months Comments: Strain vinegar with added ingredients, such as herbs, into a clean bottle when vinegar level drops below ingredients. Product: Mayonnaise How to store/where: Unopened: cool, dark place*; opened: fridge How long: Unopened: see use-by date; opened: 2 months Comments: In refrigerator, store in door; the oil may separate if the jar is kept in colder parts of the fridge. Product: Soy sauce How to store/where: Unopened: cool, dark place*; opened: refrigerator How long: 1 year Comments: Can use for up to three years, but evaporation may darken the color and intensify the flavor. Product: Worcestershire sauce How to store/where: Unopened/opened: cool, dark place* How long: 12 years Comments: Tastes better with age because liquid evaporates and flavor intensifies. Product: Salsa How to store/where: Unopened: cool, dark place*; opened: fridge How long: Unopened: 1 year; opened: 2 weeks Comments: To prevent contamination from bacteria, don't dip food into the jar; spoon from jar to serve. Product: Spices How to store/where: Unopened/opened: airtight container in cool, dark place* How long: 1 year Comments: Date the containers when you purchase them; refrigerate red spices (e.g., paprika), poppy, and sesame seeds. Product: Peanut butter How to store/where: Unopened/opened: cool place,* if processed; natural types must be refrigerated How long: 6 months Comments: Gets rancid when exposed to air or heat. To determine if it's still fresh past the expiration date, smell and taste. Product: Eggs How to store/where: In its original carton in main part of refrigerator (it's not cold enough in the door) How long: 3 to 5 weeks Comments: If yolks and whites are separated, can be frozen up to a year. Product: Pregrated cheese How to store/where: Unopened/opened: Unopened: check date on package; opened: 3 to 4 weeks How long: Unopened: check date on package; opened: 3 to 4 weeks Product: Potatoes How to store/where: Cool, dark place*; do not refrigerate: flavor will change How long: 1 month Comments: Don't wash before storing; dampness can cause decay. Near heat and light, spuds develop a bitter flavor and last only a week. Product: Onions How to store/where: Cool, dry, well-ventilated place, such as a basket, away from direct sunlight How long: 1 to 4 weeks Comments: Refrigerate cut onions in tightly sealed container. If an onion has a strong odor before peeling, it may have a rotten layer. |
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