Preparedeness

Does Emergency Food Expire?

There are two common concepts of disaster food’s shelf life: “best if used by” and “life-sustaining.” Best-if-used-by dates refer to foods that retain their original flavor and nutrition. Life-sustaining foods are those that will keep people alive. Proteins and carbohydrates age differently than fats, and many can be consumed after their “best-if-used-by” dates. Most cereals, …

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