How Long Some Foods Can Really Last

[Andy M.]

I saw this article online and found it interesting. If we can handle our foods more intelligently, we can potentially save a bundle on food costs.

15 Foods That Don't Expire For Years

 

[LPBeier]

Looks really interesting, Andy. Thanks for sharing!

 

[jennyema]

Interesting!

Why doesn't cornstarch eventually go rancid like flour does?

 

[msmofet]

Interesting!

Why doesn't cornstarch eventually go rancid like flour does?

I have know clue but I have found boxes of unopened cornstarch in the back of the pantry and they are good. I never throw old cornstarch away. It now comes in a plastic container. But I had two still in boxes. I used them up making lemon meringue pies and stir fry gravy.

 

[Cooking Goddess]

...Why doesn't cornstarch eventually go rancid like flour does?

Just shooting in the wind here, but maybe it has something to do with the germ? Maybe the process used to make cornstarch eliminates the germ and any oils in the corn kernel, while those items remain in flour and can then go rancid.

OK, that's all the thinking I can do tonight. My brain is starting to hurt and I have to be up in 6 1/2 hours. SIX AND A HALF hours???

G'Night!

 

[Rocklobster]

I've always said that "Best Before" dates don't mean Rotten After

 

[msmofet]

I've always said that "Best Before" dates don't mean Rotten After

I've been trying to get my family to understand that.

Personally I think those labels are there to scare people into throwing good food away and wasting money. The company is in business to make money.

The human race survived on common sense without labels.