How to store pantry food
Where to keep bottled water, broth, canned food, coffee, juice, pickles, rice, and tea, and how long each one lasts there, straight from its own guide.
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Does honey go bad? Shelf life of pantry staples
Honey keeps its best quality for 12 months and stays safe after, sugar and salt last indefinitely, and white flour lasts 6 to 12 months.
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Do pickles go bad? Plus kimchi and olives
Unopened pickles keep 1 year in the pantry and opened pickles 1 to 3 months in the fridge. See times for kimchi, olives, and sauerkraut.
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How long does rice last in the fridge?
Cooked rice lasts 4 to 6 days in the fridge and 6 months in the freezer. Uncooked white rice keeps 2 years unopened in the pantry.
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Does tea expire? How long tea bags last
Unopened tea bags keep 18 to 36 months in the pantry and opened tea 6 to 12 months. See how long loose and instant tea last too.
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