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Best before dates on pouch items

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Stoker48 Fri 01-Nov-19 10:09:45

Hi everyone
Just come across a load of J O
pouches in my cupboard. Lovely Lentils, Sweet Chilli Spelt etc
Must have been on special offer as I’ve bought loads then forgotten about them.
I’ll chuck any prior to 2019. My question is, has any one ever eaten such things 10 months after the best before date?
I’m ok with tinned items but never attempted an old one of these.
With thanks

PamelaJ1 Wed 06-Nov-19 12:08:45

As has been said, open it, smell it and taste a bit.
Having said that I and my family have extremely robust health,