When it comes to food, I think it's best to use fresh, unprocessed items. That said, sometimes it's hard to escape canned goods. And canned foods aren't necessarily bad. But how do you tell when they've stayed in your pantry for too long?The truth is, that can be a tough question to answer. Turns out there's not really an industry standard. There are a variety of dates that can be on a can each with its own meaning. I found an article on this over at Red Orbit that attempts to sort things out and give you some useful information.
If you've ever wondered what the "sell by" date means, you might want to check this out. It could help you decide what to keep if you have some canned foods that have been around for a bit.
Sell by, best by, and use by are all labels that we commonly see on foods in the grocery store. They are on just about anything that is packaged, from milk and bagged produce to cookies and soda. Is there really a difference between the terms, and if so, what is it?
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