How long does food last after it's been opened?

How long does food last after the packaging has been open? - We usually pay attention to foods' expiry dates when we go shopping. But, did you know that these may change once the packaging is opened?

You have to be careful, because spoil food can cause tummy ache, vomiting, and even food poisoning.

Check out the gallery and get to know how long some popular foods last.

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Tea and coffee - Closed: 2 years
Open: 90 days

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Pasta - Closed: 90 days
Open: 3 to 5 days

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Rice - Closed: 2 years
Open: 1 week

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Olive oil, shoyu, pepper, and oil - Closed: 1 year
Open: 1 week

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Bread - Closed: 7 days
Open: this is a dangerous food because changes in color, smell, and taste are slow to appear even if the bacteria are already there. Therefore, stick to the expiry date and if you spot mold on a slice, throw the whole loaf away.

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Peanuts - Closed: 1 to 2 years
Open: 1 to 2 weeks

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Ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise - Closed: 1 year
Open: 1 month

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Butter and margarine - Closed: 9 months
Open: 1 month

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Nutella - Closed: 1 year
Open: 1 month

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Jelly - Closed: 1.5 years
Open: 5 days

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Honey - Closed: 1 year
Open: 1 month

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Tomato sauce - Closed: 2 years
Open: 2 days

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Pickles - Closed: 1 year
Open: 1 month

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Pickled cucumbers - Closed: 18 months
Open: 1 month

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Heart of palm - Closed: 1 year
Open: 15 days

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Juice in cartons - Closed: 1 year
Open: 5 days

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Milk - Closed: 3 days
Open: 2 days (approximately)

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Ham and other smoked meats - Closed: 3 days
Open: 2 days (approximately)

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Eggs - Closed: 15 to 30 days
Open: a boiled egg can be preserved for four days if it's not peeled, and two days if peeled. A raw egg yolk lasts 24 hours, and an egg white between 6 and 12 hours.

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Tip: eggs - Put the egg in a glass with water, if it floats it means that it's an old egg, if it sinks, then it's a fresh egg.

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Tip: fruit - Fruits such as banana, melon, avocado, plum, guava, apple, watermelon, and pear ripen once harvested and should be stored inside plastic containers in the fridge.

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Tip: fruit - Fruits such as grapes, melon, lemon, orange, and pineapple can be kept at room temperature. If you just eat part of it, store the rest of the fruit in a plastic container in the fridge.

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Tip: vegetables - For vegetables to last longer, they should be stored in plastic containers in the fridge. This will prevent some vegetables' leaves from burning.

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Tip: fresh herbs - To prolong the shelf-life of herbs such as parsley and chives, store them in containers with the stem immersed in water.

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Tip: onion and garlic - Onion and garlic should be kept separate from other foods as they contain folic acid and vitamin C, which emit gas and can spoil other foods.

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Tip: onion and garlic - Onion and garlic should be stored in well-ventilated places away from the stove and other appliances that emit heat, because the heat makes them rot faster. Under these conditions, onions and garlic can last for two to three months.

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Tip: potatos - If you notice that a potato has a greenish color, throw it away. This food produces a chemical called solanine, which is caused by light exposure and it's poisonous.

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Tip: red meat - Red meats, sauces, and broths should be stored in the freezer and they last up to three months.

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Tip: poultry - Fresh poultry can last up to 6 months in the freezer. But cooked poultry only lasts for 3 months in the freezer.

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Tip: fish - Fresh fish lasts for 2 to 3 months in the freezer. If you buy frozen fish, you can expect it to last for 3 to 6 months.

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Tip: seafood - Seafood such as shrimp, mollusks, and lobster can last up to 3 months if stored in the freezer.

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We usually pay attention to foods' expiry dates when we go shopping. But, did you know that these may change once the packaging is opened? Check out the gallery and get to know how long some popular foods last.