20 foods that can last longer than you think

Some food spoils quicker than others, and it's not always obvious which foods you should actually toss on their expiration date.According to experts, some foods can last for weeks after their expiration date has passed.A simple change in environment or storage container can help make your food last longer.Navigating what's edible in your fridge after it's been a week or so since your last trip to the grocery store can feel like such a struggle. If produce doesn't look or smell funky, should you still eat it' And what about the contents of your freezer' Are those clumps of ice just shavings or freezer burn' And while it's an important skill to be able to identify whether or not something is actually safe to eat between its initial time of purchase and your next restock, it's also beneficial to know what foods last longer than you thinkif not for anything else but budgeting purposes.To save you the guesswork, and possibly a few dollars here and there, INSIDER reached out to experts to get the lowdown on which foods have a lengthy shelf life. Dried pasta can last up to 10 years in your pantry.As long as you store pasta that's been opened in tightly-sealed, Robert Glatter, M.D., an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health told INSIDER that dried pasta can last an entire decade at room temperature. Maple syrup's color might fade over time, but its flavor can last up to four years."Syrup has similar properties to honey and the sugar content acts as a preservative," Glatter said. It may fade and lose its original color, he explained, but it will still be safe to eat as long as it's stored in glass bottles. Certain kinds of nuts will stay fresh anywhere between four to seven months.Because the oils in the nuts act as natural preservatives, Glatter told INSIDER that almonds, cashews, walnuts, macadamias, peanuts, pecans, and filberts can last up to seven months in your pantry if stored at room temperature. And, if sealed well, putting the container in the fridge might extend their shelf life up to a year. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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