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Food Storage Shelf Life

 

 

Food Items

Recommended Shelf Life
Wheat indefinitely
Evaporated/condensed milk 12 months
Non-fat dry milk 12 months
Dried eggs 12 months
Dried vegetables 6-12 months
Dried Meat 6 months
Dried Fruit 6-24 months
Cereal (cheerios, etc.) 6-18 months
Baking powder 6-12 months
Cornstarch 2-3 years
Cornmeal 12 months
Baking Chocolate 6-12 months
Tapioca 12 months
Yeast (Dry) 12-18 months
Baking Soda 8-12 months
Sodas indefinitely
Canned Fruit 2-3 years
Canned Vegetables 12 months
Canned acidic vegetables 12-18 months
Soups 12 months
Canned Meat 12 months
Canned Fruit Juices 18-24 months
One Minute Oatmeal 12 months
Bleached Flour 12 months
Noodles 9 months
Gelatin 18 months
Honey up to 2 years
Jam/jelly/preserves up to 18 months
Syrup/molasses 12 months
Mayo 6 months
Nuts (vacuum packed) 12 months
Peanut butter 6-9 months
Dry beans & peas 2 years
Pudding mix 12 months
Salad dressing 9-12 months
Gravy mixes 6-12 months
Vinegar at least 2 years
Sugar (granulated) indefinitely
Sugar (brown) 6 months
Sugar (powdered) 12-18 months
Rice (white) 2 + years

 
 
 

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