FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Check the ‘use-by’ or ‘best-before’ date when you buy food. ‘Best-before’ dates give you an idea of how long foods will last before they lose quality. Most products will last beyond their ‘best-before’ date if they are stored properly. Foods marked with a ‘use-by’ date must be consumed before or on that date.

Detailed explanation-2: -* Expiration Date: If you have a product with an expired expiration date, throw it out. While other dating terms are used as a basic guideline, this one is absolute. *Best if Used-By and Use-By date: “Use-By” or: Best if Used By” dates are a suggestion for when the food item will be at its best quality.

Detailed explanation-3: -Expiration dates tell consumers the last day a product is safe to consume. Best before date on the other hand tells you that the food is no longer in its perfect shape from that date. It may just lose its freshness, taste, aroma or nutrients. It does not necessarily mean that the food is no longer safe to eat.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most shelf-stable foods are safe indefinitely. In fact, canned goods will last for years, as long as the can itself is in good condition (no rust, dents, or swelling). Packaged foods (cereal, pasta, cookies) will be safe past the ‘best by’ date, although they may eventually become stale or develop an off flavor.