15 supermarket foods that legitimately last for years

Stored at room temperature, maple syrup will go bad in two years, but if you store it in the freezer, it can last forever, according to savethefood.com. Interestingly, pure maple syrup doesn’t actually freeze, which makes the freezer a great place to store it (in an airtight container, of course).

“These can last indefinitely, but after one year they may need slightly longer cooking times,” says Jennifer Kaplan, an author, and an instructor at the Culinary Institute of America. “Store them in an airtight glass container in a cool, dark, dry place. Do not wash until just before use.”

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“Brown sugar can last indefinitely, but will likely need to be softened,” Kaplan says. But don’t leave the open bag in your pantry and expect the quality to remain the same. Kaplan recommends moving it to an airtight glass jar, then stowing that somewhere cool, dark and dry. White sugar can last indefinitely when stored that way too.

“Salt is one of the world’s oldest flavourings, has a plethora of other uses, and it lasts indefinitely,” says Caleb Backe, health and wellness expert. “Place salt in a sealed container or ziplock bag, and keep it in a cool dry area. Unless dirt or bugs manage to get it, you are good to go.”

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“A staple of mankind, rice is eaten by more than half of the earth’s population, and many of whom depend on it for daily sustenance,” Backe says. “Get the uncooked rice into a container, or place the original bag in a freezer bag, and store in a cool, dry location. When stored properly, it can last indefinitely.”

“Honey is an amazing food that never goes bad,” Varbonova says. “Scientists actually found honey inside of an Egyptian tomb that was 3000 years old and still edible. Some companies put an expiration date on the package, and it can become crystallised, but it will actually keep on the shelf forever.”

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Source: RD.com