8 Foods that Cannot Expire, Can be Stored for Stock in the Kitchen

Kapanlagi.com - Storing food ingredients has become a habit for most people. Moreover, many people have a habit of shopping once a month. As a result, many people shop and store a large amount of food ingredients at once. However, as we know, some types of food have an expiration date. But, not all food is like that. There are also some types of food that cannot expire.

It is important to know what types of food ingredients have an expiration date and which do not. This will be useful for estimating the condition of the food during storage and before consumption. In addition, as we know, expired food is also dangerous because it can cause poisoning. It means it is relatively safer to store food that cannot expire. So, what are some of those foods?

Adapted from merdeka.com, here are several types of food ingredients that cannot expire.

1. Honey

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Honey is known for its health benefits. It is also often used as a natural sweetener to replace sugar. For those of you who use honey as a sweetener or natural remedy, there is no need to worry because honey is a food that does not expire.

2. Sugar

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In addition to honey, granulated sugar is also a long-lasting food ingredient. However, in order to make it last, you cannot store it carelessly. It is necessary to make sure that sugar is stored in a dry, tightly closed container to prevent air from entering. In addition, to maintain the quality of sugar, always use a dry and clean spoon when taking sugar.

3. Rice

Rice is one of the most popular staple foods. Rice can also be stored for a long time because it does not have an expiration date. To maintain the quality of rice even when stored for a long time, make sure the rice storage place is dry, clean, and below 40 degrees Celsius.

4. Dried Pasta

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In several parts of the world, pasta is one of the staple foods. It turns out that dried or unprocessed pasta is also a food that cannot expire. Just like rice and sugar, pasta should be stored in a dry, clean, and airtight container.

5. Dried Legumes

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The next non-perishable food item is dried legumes. This protein-rich food can be stored for a long time. As long as it is stored in a dry, clean, and sealed container.

6. Salt

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Who doesn't know salt? This salty seasoning is almost always present in all types of dishes. Salt, which is an ancient mineral on Earth, can be stored and consumed for a long time. So, it's not a bad idea to stock up on salt, rather than running out of it.

7. Vinegar

Not only used as a food ingredient, vinegar is also often used for various things such as cleaning furniture. Therefore, vinegar is quite common in households. Who would have thought, this cooking seasoning can also be stored for a long time. This is because of the chemical content in vinegar, which makes it non-perishable. 

8. Packaged Coffee

Who doesn't like coffee? This drink is quite popular and a favorite of many people. Moreover, now coffee comes in packaged form, making it practical to serve. For those of you who love packaged coffee, there is no need to worry, because it turns out that packaged coffee is also one of the non-perishable food ingredients.

Those are among the 8 non-perishable food ingredients. So, you no longer need to keep them as stock in the kitchen!

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