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Long shelf life foods are pantry staples.

Keep these on hand for years (or even decades!).

Certain pantry items just dont seem to last as long as we like.

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However, there are plenty of long shelf life foods perfect for filling your cupboards.

These techniques can extend the usefulness of all kinds of foods.

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Well show you pantry must-haves that can last you agesif stored properly.

13 Foods You Should Never, Ever Eat Past the Expiration Date

Our Test Kitchen recommends storing as much as it’s possible for you to in airtight containers.

TheseOXO Good Grips canisters($50 for a 5-piece set)fill the Taste of Home kitchens.

If you dont have room to store containers upon containers of broth, grab a container of bouillon.

13 Foods You Should Never, Ever Eat Past the Expiration Date

This broth starter can be dissolved in water to start yourfavorite soupor added to sauces to add flavor.

If a can is dented or bulging, dont eat whats inside.

Cornstarch will begin dissolving as soon as it comes in contact with water.

13 Foods You Should Never, Ever Eat Past the Expiration Date

Of all the varieties of chocolate, dark chocolate keeps the longest.

If youre a fan of milk or white chocolate, eat those within a year.

If you use anInstant Potto cook your dried beans, this shouldnt take much extra time at all.

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Dried cranberries, apricots and more are the basis for some of our favoritedried fruit recipes.

Its the perfect staple to helprecession-proof your pantry.

In contrast, hereshow long fresh pasta lasts, and how to extend its shelf life.

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you could keep all of these grains stored in airtight containers for best results.

Store it in its original container or transfer into an airtight container.

Once youve popped a jar open, keep it in the fridge.

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Jams and jellies are perfect for getting great fruit flavors, even during the offseason.

Preserve what you grow by learninghow to can.

That should be eaten within a few weeks.

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Few liquors, like vermouth and Irish cream, should be stored in the fridge after opening.

The high alcohol content of hard liquors helps ward off bacterial growth.

Thats why they can last a lifetime or more.

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Opened bottles should be kept in the fridge.

Theyre also a good reason to crack open a bottle!

confirm the cap is on tight.

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Oats are a fantastic staple to keep in stock at home forhomemade oatmeal,oatmeal cookiesandgranola.

Left unopened, manycooking oilscan keep in the pantry for a few years.

Once you open these oils, be sure to use them within a few months.

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If you prefer cooking oil in spray form, youve got two years to use it.

The sealed packets of tuna can last for three.

Go beyond basic tuna salad with your favorite brand and try theserecipes that start with canned tuna.

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Once youve popped open a jar, keep it in the fridge.

Quick pickles andrefrigerator pickles, though, are best eaten right away.

Just double-check what youve got on hand before enjoying.

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Now stock up on your favorite popcorn and brush up on yourstovetop popcorntechnique.

Thats rightJell-O packets last a long time.

you’re able to stock up on boxes of gelatin to make any of these funvintage recipes.

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Powdered milk adds richness to breads, cookies and other baked goods.

If youre an avid baker, snag a package.

Having a few packages of ramen on hand is always a good idea.

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you could make them as the package instructs, stir them into soup or these other creativeramen ideas.

To be clear, only the realhoney doesnt expireand will last indefinitely when stored correctly.

Be wary offake honeyand be sure to grab the good stuff.

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Your dried spices dont have an indefinite shelf life, but they can last for quite a while.

Whole spices can last for up to four years; ground they are best within three years.

Dried herbs can also last up to three years.

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An airtight container is best.

Brown sugar also keeps for a long time since both sugar and molasses have long shelf lives.

However, brown sugar is apt to turn hard after a while.

How Long You Can Keep Your Food Past Its Expiration Date

And who wouldnt want a quick spaghetti dinner always at the ready?

But imitation vanilla will expire after just two to four years.

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