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How to store food at home
The expiration date on the package refers to an unopened pack under the specified conditions.
Storage and shelf life
What the date on the pack really means, and how storage changes the food.
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Frozen foods: when they are just as good as fresh
Freezing is often seen as a compromise: fresh is better, and frozen is only for when there is no choice.
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Packaging and freshness: what vacuum, modified atmosphere, and inflated bags do
Packaging does more than just hold a product—it is part of the shelf life.
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Expiration dates: "best before" and "use by" are not the same
The date on packaging is perceived as a boundary between "safe" and "unsafe," although it means different things for different products.
From reading to doing. All of it starts in one place — knowing what is on the plate. Photograph it and the calories and macros appear on their own.
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