Similar to brown rice, whole wheat flour contains bran, endosperm, and germ. These parts are packed with fiber and other nutrients, which is what gives whole wheat flour a shorter shelf life.
If you prefer brown rice over white rice, you may want to double-check when you last bought that bag of brown rice. This gives it a shelf life of only around six months or opt for storing it in the refrigerator as a cooler climate will lengthen its shelf life.
Cornmeal adds a crunchy finish to some recipes and is a great gluten-free alternative. The University of Missouri reports that it only keeps for about a year.
Crackers are a beloved crunchy pantry must-have, but once opened, they spoil rather quickly. "[Crackers] absorb moisture from the air, leading to a stale product that loses its crispiness."
The National Center for Home Food Preservation confirms that most dried fruit lasts anywhere from four months to one year. For instance, figs last around three months while raisins last the entire year.
The National Center for Home Food Preservation confirms that most dried fruit lasts anywhere from four months to one year. For instance, figs last around three months while raisins last the entire year.
This one may cause a pause, but there's a caveat here. Most commercial peanut butter lasts a while in the pantry if they're unopened like six to 24 months.
Even though they're not technically food, spices don't last forever. “Ground spices lose their potency quicker than whole spices, as they are exposed to air and light," chef and certified nutritionist Norah Clark says.