10 Foods That Never Expire or Have a Long Shelf Life

[{"selector":"#anim-d5dec884-5650-4761-a6a3-b71d5359be10","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-68b2bb64-caca-4ce0-b197-38a62df2d40e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 208.64902%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Large Radish Discover 10 food items that can last for years, or even decades, after their "best-by" date if stored properly, reducing food waste and saving money.

1. Honey

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2. Sugar

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3. White Rice

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4. Salt

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5. Cornstarch

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6. Vinegar

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7. Pure Vanilla Extract

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8. Maple Syrup

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9. Soy Sauce

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10. Dried Beans

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