7 Foods You Can Eat Even After Their Expiration Date

Is it okay to eat if the condition and smell of the food are both fine?

It is possible if you are careful about a few things.

 

Cereal

Most cereals sold at supermarkets come in large portions and tend to cause boredom, so they are often not finished before the expiration date. However, if you seal the cereal bag tightly to prevent air from entering or store it separately in a zipper bag, you can safely consume it up to three months after the expiration date. However, if stored in a humid place, it may become soggy and lose its flavor, so it should be kept in a cool, dry place.

 

Egg

Eggs' expiration date can be freely determined by the seller, and it is generally within one month, but it varies depending on storage temperature. When stored at room temperature, moisture evaporation inside the egg accelerates, making it easier to spoil, so it should be refrigerated, and it is recommended to consume within three weeks after the expiration date. Even if more than three weeks have passed, if the egg sinks when placed in cold water or if no sound is heard when shaking the egg, it is safe to eat. However, boiled eggs are already cooked, so they should be consumed as quickly as possible.

 

Tofu

Tofu is a perishable ingredient that is easy to spoil or become mushy, so it must be handled carefully. Unopened tofu stored in the refrigerator has a shelf life of up to 90 days after the expiration date, so it can be safely consumed even after the expiration date has passed. If there is leftover tofu after opening, it should be stored in the refrigerator submerged in water with a little salt added; it is best to consume it within a week. Additionally, if the surface of the tofu feels slimy to the touch, it indicates that it has already spoiled and bacteria have proliferated, so it should be discarded.

 

milk

Many people hesitate to purchase milk because of its short shelf life. However, if kept unopened in the refrigerator, it can be consumed up to 45 days after the expiration date. In particular, milk in paper cartons is highly affected by temperature and humidity, so it should be refrigerated immediately after purchase. For milk that has already been opened, it is best to keep it refrigerated and consume it within a week.

 

Processed cheese

The shelf life of processed cheeses such as sliced cheese and pizza cheese is generally quite long, ranging from 1 to 3 months. Moreover, if the sealed cheese is stored in the refrigerator or freezer, it can be consumed up to 70 days after the expiration date. However, freezing cheese can ruin its natural flavor and aroma, so refrigeration is recommended over freezing.

 

Yogurt

Processed yogurts sold in stores are often sold in bundles, making it difficult to consume all before the expiration date. However, since the consumption period extends up to 10 days after the expiration date, they are actually considered foods that can be consumed more leisurely. If kept at room temperature, they are prone to spoilage, so they must be stored in a sealed condition in the refrigerator. If the lid is excessively swollen or if there is an unpleasant odor, it is best to discard it. Sometimes, a liquid layer separates and accumulates at the top of the yogurt, which is whey; if there is no significant odor or taste abnormality, it can be mixed back in and eaten.

 

sliced bread

The shelf life of bread is very short, only 1 to 2 days, but if you freeze the bread using well-known methods, it can be stored much longer. Usually, it can be eaten up to 20 days or even later after the expiration date, and by taking the bread out of the freezer to naturally thaw or heating it in the microwave for about 20 to 40 seconds, you can enjoy moist bread as if it were freshly baked. However, since bread easily absorbs surrounding odors, it must be stored in a sealed condition.

 

Source: GQ

 

Expiration dates do worry you, don't they? You also wonder what might happen if you eat something past its date and get sick.

Certainly, putting bread in the freezer and toasting one or two slices at a time makes it taste really good^^

The better way is to buy only as much as you can eat~~