When Your Food Goes Out Of Date, Here’s How Long It Stays Safe To Eat

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5. Whole intact grains

Light, heat and damp are the enemy of grains due to their natural oils, so avoiding them is the key to their shelf life. However, when stored in an air-tight container in the pantry, they’ll be good for up to six months depending on the type of grain and how they’ve been treated. For instance, refined grains tend to last longer than their whole counterparts, due to the presence of oils in the latter.

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