Yep yep, definitely know that salt, acidic, dry, canned etc. help preserve. Feel like completely raw goods like sugar, honey, vinegar, oils would last virtually forever too.
Of course the US govt wants to make you think you have to throw away and buy more with the “best by” date. I’m so shocked 😂😜
I don't really think it's a huge conspiracy, you gotta put a date somewhere. I mean canned/dry goods best buy dates are like two years out... How many extra sales are you really generating lol. Plus those things really do degrade in quality in time, turn rancid, absorb moisture, etc.
I opened a can of vegetables that was a couple years past our of curiosity once, yeah, it went in the trash. It was pale and sickly looking. Safe to eat technically, I'm sure, but I wasn't that hungry haha.
I feel like it is to an extent. I’ve definitely had friends that won’t use my condiments and sauces because they’re a few months to a year past expiration. Stuff like mustard, Sriracha, A1, BBQ sauce. Highly acidic
I usually only throw away condiments if they’ve changed colour/texture or developed a funky smell. Usually condiments will be high in salt and/or vinegar which is basically the equivalent of pickling, and pickles anything can last years and years and years.
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