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Useful article on shelf life of foods

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Farmor15 Thu 23-Apr-20 14:09:42

Gransnetters often ask about whether foods may be OK to eat. This article may help.
www.theguardian.com/food/2020/apr/23/is-old-yeast-ok-the-17-rules-of-expiry-dates-from-eggs-to-meat-to-oils?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

SueDonim Thu 23-Apr-20 16:02:44

That’s handy, thanks! Most of it I knew already but the info on harissa etc is good. I keep my opened yeast packets in the fridge. I’ve no idea whether that helps it retain its potency but it doesn’t seem to do any harm.