Often we are quick to assume that our unperishables are...unperishable. But many of those items sitting in your food storage will not last forever. Here are guidelines for when some of the basics need to be thrown out:
Pancake Mix: 6-9 months
Crackers: 6 months
Pasta (w/o egg solids): 1 year
Cereals: 6-12 months (but they can go stale quickly if opened)
Plain White Rice, in airtight container: 2 years
Popcorn: 1-2 years
Canned Fruit: 12-18 months (unopened)
Baking Powder and Soda: 6 months (opened)
Flour: 6-8 months
Sugar: 2 years (indefinite if kept free of moisture)
Prepared Cake, Pudding, and Biscuit Mixes: 9-12 months
Shortening: 18 months (unopened)
Vanilla Extract: 1 year (opened)
Hope this helps with your food storage planning. Put dates on everything to help you keep track of time. I keep a magic marker in my "fruit room".
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