Foods That Shouldn’t Need An Expiration Date in most cases

The expiration date food system is confusing. Not only is there more than one date to try to understand ― best-by, sell-by, etc. ― but a lot of times those dates can be totally off. Actually, some of those foods don’t go bad. ever, some foods will keep indefinitely, even if they come with a date. Lets take a look a few.

Honey…….Honey keeps indefinitely. It may change color and become crystalized, but it will stay safe to eat. If your honey does crystallize, just place the open jar in warm water and stir until the crystals dissolve.

Most Rice……Even if it develops a frighteningly thick layer of dust on the bag or box, the rice inside is just as good as the day you bought it. This is true for white, wild, jasmine . Brown rice doesn’t have the same good fortune; its higher oil content makes it turn rancid. Just be sure to store in an airtight container to keep out any bugs.

White Vinegar…..You can buy the bulk size of white vinegar without having to worry about it going to waste. It never will, since it keeps fresh forever for dressings, marinades, washing your hair, even household cleaning.

Salt…….Table salt, kosher salt or sea salt, will stay as fresh as the day you bought it and remain so throughout the years.

Sugar……The challenge with sugar is not keeping it fresh, but keeping it from turning rock hard. Sugar never spoils because it doesn’t support bacterial growth. Just make sure to store it in an airtight container to keep the moisture out.

Instant Coffee…….Instant coffee will keep in the freezer forever, whether sealed or not.

Maple Syrup: For long term storage, the Maple Syrup Association says that maple syrup retains its flavor best when kept in the freezer, 100 percent pure maple syrup should keep for a year unopened in the pantry, a year opened in the refrigerator, and indefinitely in the freezer….Ed

Source: Julie R. Thomson, HuffPost US / Photo:Pixnio