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There are some food items that can be consumed even beyond the "best before" date. If they are stored properly, these can be used for years.

Food items which can be consumed even after their expiry date if stored properly

There are some food items that can be consumed even beyond the "best before" date. If they are stored properly, these can be used for years

You'll be surprised to know that these foods never really expire

There are some food items that can be consumed even beyond the "best before" date. Salt,&nbsp;sugar, white rice, pulses,&nbsp;etc can be consumed for years if they are stored properly.

Whenever we go out grocery shopping, checking the &ldquo;best before&rdquo; label or expiry date of a product is the accepted norm. It is always wiser to buy products with a longer shelf life in order to avoid wastage. In fact, the lockdown has also made us frugal about our resources so, we try to judiciously consume everything that we stock up in our pantry.
But did you know some food items can be consumed even beyond their expiry date? The items may be past their prime in terms of colour or flavour sometimes, but they are still safe to be eaten, only if they&rsquo;re stored wisely. So let&rsquo;s take a look at what these immortal gems are!
Honey
Due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, honey is a commonly found item in every kitchen. However, if left unused for a long time, it may crystallize and harden. But despite this crystallization, it remains safe for consumption. To de-crystallize the honey, just place the container in warm water and watch it transform back to its original form. Interestingly, archaeologists unearthed some 3,000-year-old pots of honey from Egyptian tombs which are still perfectly edible.
Non-iodized salt
Salt, the must-have-tastemaker&nbsp;has more value than just satiating our taste buds. Salt helps to balance fluids in the blood and maintain healthy blood pressure, and it is also essential for nerve and muscle function. It even dehydrates bacteria, acting as a preservative as well.
White rice
Moisture is the main nemesis of white rice. So if it is stored properly, white rice can last for at least a year without getting spoilt.
Pulses
If pulses are exposed to sunlight from time to time, even they can be used for a long time. In fact, a study by Bringham Young University says that pulses retain their protein content over time, making older varieties just as nutritious as the younger ones.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/powerful-pulses-great-for-your-kitchen-pantry-the-environment-1624522774336">Powerful Pulses: great for your kitchen pantry &amp; the environment</a>
Sugar
Like salt, even sugar works as a preservative and can last for years if stored in a safe and dry container. When sugar is left in the open for too long, it tends to undergo gradual liquefaction by absorbing moisture from the air. So, storing it properly is a must!
Soy sauce
Did you know that soy sauce is actually a fermented product? Its high sodium content prohibits bacteria from ruining it. However, an opened bottle must be stored in the refrigerator to avoid the oxidation process.
Vinegar
Since vinegar is acidic in nature, it is self-preserving. Although the colour might change over time,&nbsp;it does not affect the safe consumption of this acidic product.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/this-is-how-your-body-tells-you-which-nutrients-are-running-low-1625310576104">This is how your body tells you which nutrients are running low</a>

If you&rsquo;ve ever snooped around a supermarket looking for nourishing foods, you must have come across products with&nbsp;tags like healthy, lite, low-fat&nbsp;and more recently, antioxidant-rich or immunity-boosting and so on.&nbsp;
No matter how unfamiliar, expensive or foreign these products sound, we do often fall for their tall promises and leave traditional food behind because&nbsp;they just don&rsquo;t have the same marketing budget.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This practice is called &lsquo;health washing.&rsquo; Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta&nbsp;Diwekar&nbsp;spoke out&nbsp;about the practice&nbsp;calling it the &lsquo;act of villainising or romanticising&rsquo; certain food products, nutrients or ingredients that have been promoted by the food giants to keep their own profits rising.
One of the most problematic things about &lsquo;health washing&rsquo; is that you may be sold food that&nbsp;is&nbsp;actually harmful, packaged&nbsp;in a healthy avatar.&nbsp;Here are five such foods that are the most common culprits.&nbsp;
TRAIL MIX&nbsp;
Nuts, seeds and dried fruit...&nbsp;sounds&nbsp;healthy,&nbsp;right? The contents of a trail mix&nbsp;could be&nbsp;healthy enough but they can also carry added sugars&nbsp;or have&nbsp;additional&nbsp;chocolate or candies.&nbsp;Look out for such extras on the ingredient list to make a wise choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;
FLAVOURED YOGHURT&nbsp;
Colourful yoghurts taste fruity and delicious but their benefits are often masked by the added sugar and flavouring substances. You should also be careful of&nbsp;&lsquo;sugar-free&rsquo; yoghurt as it may contain&nbsp;aspartame which is an artificial sweetener&nbsp;known&nbsp;to cause digestive trouble in some people.
BAKED VEGGIE CHIPS&nbsp;
Made with vegetables and famous for their non-fried appeal, baked veggie chips don&rsquo;t actually give you the benefits of vegetables. Like any other chips, they are just simple carbs and don&rsquo;t keep you full for very long.&nbsp;If you keep munching on them, the empty calories add up quickly.
FLAVOURED OATMEAL&nbsp;OR GRANOLA&nbsp;
Instant oatmeal is a wholesome fibre and iron-rich snack with a little bit of protein. But these benefits are cut-off when&nbsp;you&nbsp;buy flavoured oatmeal&nbsp;or granola that comes with things like maple syrups, sugared dry fruits or oils.&nbsp;You&rsquo;re much better off buying plain oatmeal and adding your own toppings.
ROASTED NUTS
Nuts are high in protein and full of good minerals but the story of packaged nuts isn&rsquo;t as simple. While not all&nbsp;roasted nuts are bad,&nbsp;but&nbsp;varieties like&nbsp;honey-roasted or&nbsp;smoked&nbsp;cheese&nbsp;could be red flags. These may pack more salt, sugar and pure calories than you realise.&nbsp;&nbsp;
All in all, being a smart shopper means avoiding being fooled by buzzwords and reading the fine print!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Don’t fall for healthwashing! The notorious case of sneaky ‘health foods’ 

If you&rsquo;ve ever snooped around a supermarket looking for nourishing foods, you must have come across products with&nbsp;tags healthy, lite, low-fat&nbsp;and more recently, antioxidant-rich or immunity-boosting and so on.&nbsp;

//GFX&nbsp;with health buzzwords
It is easy to fall for the tall promises of well-marketed foods
//GFX&nbsp;health washing
Villainising or romanticising certain food products or nutrients for profit
You may be sold harmful food products packaged with a healthy label
//TRAIL MIX
Look for extras like sweets on the ingredient list to choose wisely
//FLAVOURED YOGHURT
Beware of&nbsp;flavoured yoghurt, the&nbsp;artificial sweetener may cause trouble
//BAKED VEGGIE CHIPS
Baked or not, veggie chips don't give you the benefits of vegetables
//FLAVOURED OATMEAL
It may contain unnecessary things like syrup, sugared fruit or oils
//ROASTED NUTS
Some fancy varieties may&nbsp;pack more salt, sugar or pure calories

Foods sold as healthy, lite, low-fat etc. are often far from actually being healthy. Learn about some foods that are common culprits of health washing.&nbsp;

If you&rsquo;ve ever snooped around a supermarket looking for nourishing foods, you must have come across products with&nbsp;tags like healthy, lite, low-fat&nbsp;and more recently, antioxidant-rich or immunity-boosting and so on.&nbsp;
No matter how unfamiliar, expensive or foreign these products sound, we do often fall for their tall promises and leave traditional food behind because&nbsp;they just don&rsquo;t have the same marketing budget.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This practice is called &lsquo;health washing.&rsquo; Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta&nbsp;Diwekar&nbsp;spoke out&nbsp;about the practice&nbsp;calling it the &lsquo;act of villainising or romanticising&rsquo; certain food products, nutrients or ingredients that have been promoted by the food giants to keep their own profits rising.
One of the most problematic things about &lsquo;health washing&rsquo; is that you may be sold food that&nbsp;is&nbsp;actually harmful, packaged&nbsp;in a healthy avatar.&nbsp;Here are five such foods that are the most common culprits.&nbsp;
TRAIL MIX&nbsp;
Nuts, seeds and dried fruit...&nbsp;sounds&nbsp;healthy,&nbsp;right? The contents of a trail mix&nbsp;could be&nbsp;healthy enough but they can also carry added sugars&nbsp;or have&nbsp;additional&nbsp;chocolate or candies.&nbsp;Look out for such extras on the ingredient list to make a wise choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;
FLAVOURED YOGHURT&nbsp;
Colourful yoghurts taste fruity and delicious but their benefits are often masked by the added sugar and flavouring substances. You should also be careful of&nbsp;&lsquo;sugar-free&rsquo; yoghurt as it may contain&nbsp;aspartame which is an artificial sweetener&nbsp;known&nbsp;to cause digestive trouble in some people.
BAKED VEGGIE CHIPS&nbsp;
Made with vegetables and famous for their non-fried appeal, baked veggie chips don&rsquo;t actually give you the benefits of vegetables. Like any other chips, they are just simple carbs and don&rsquo;t keep you full for very long.&nbsp;If you keep munching on them, the empty calories add up quickly.
FLAVOURED OATMEAL&nbsp;OR GRANOLA&nbsp;
Instant oatmeal is a wholesome fibre and iron-rich snack with a little bit of protein. But these benefits are cut-off when&nbsp;you&nbsp;buy flavoured oatmeal&nbsp;or granola that comes with things like maple syrups, sugared dry fruits or oils.&nbsp;You&rsquo;re much better off buying plain oatmeal and adding your own toppings.
ROASTED NUTS
Nuts are high in protein and full of good minerals but the story of packaged nuts isn&rsquo;t as simple. While not all&nbsp;roasted nuts are bad,&nbsp;but&nbsp;varieties like&nbsp;honey-roasted or&nbsp;smoked&nbsp;cheese&nbsp;could be red flags. These may pack more salt, sugar and pure calories than you realise.&nbsp;&nbsp;
All in all, being a smart shopper means avoiding being fooled by buzzwords and reading the fine print!&nbsp;&nbsp;

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