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    *Cupboard Storage Chart*


    Source of Recipe


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    List of Ingredients




    Cupboard Storage Chart
    Store foods in cool cabinets and away from appliances which produce heat.
    Many staples and canned foods have a relatively long shelf life, but buy only what you can expect to use within the time recommended in the chart. Date food packages and use the oldest first. Foods stored for longer than recommended times or beyond date on the package may change quality, color and flavor.
    Buy fresh-looking packages. Dusty cans or torn labels can indicate old stock. Do not purchase dented or bulging cans.


    Staples
    Food Storage Handling Hints
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    Baking powder 18 months or Keep dry and covered.
    expiration
    date on can
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    Baking soda 2 years Keep dry and covered.
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    Bouillon cubes 1 year Keep dry and covered.
    or granules
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    Bread crumbs (dried) 6 months Keep dry and covered.
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    Bread, rolls 3 days
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    Bulgur 6-12 months
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    Cereals
    - ready-to-eat, unopened 6-12 months Check date on package. Refold
    - ready-to-eat, opened 2-3 months package liner tightly
    after opening.
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    Hot cereal (dry) 6 months
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    Chocolate
    - premelted 12 months Keep cool.
    - semi-sweet 18 months Keep cool.
    - unsweetened 18 months Keep cool.
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    Cocoa Indefinitely
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    Chocolate syrup
    - unopened 2 years
    - opened 6 months Cover tightly. Refrigerate
    after opening.
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    Cocoa mixes 8 months Cover tightly.
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    Coffee
    - cans, unopened 2 years Refrigerate after opening;
    - cans, opened 2 weeks keep tightly closed. Use dry
    - instant, unopened 1 to 2 years measuring spoon. Can be
    - instant, opened 2 months frozen to extend shelf life.
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    Coffee lighteners
    - unopened, dry 9 months Keep tightly covered.
    - opened, dry 6 months Keep tightly covered.
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    Cornmeal 12 months Keep tightly covered. Can be
    frozen for indefinite storage.
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    Cornstarch 18 months Keep tightly covered.
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    Flour - Can be frozen for indefinite storage.
    - white 6-8 months Keep in airtight container.
    Keep refrigerated.
    - whole wheat 6-8 months Store in airtight container.
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    Gelatin (all types) 18 months Keep in original container.
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    Grits 12 months Store in airtight container.
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    Honey 12 months Cover tightly.
    If crystallizes, warm opened
    jar in pan of hot water.
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    Jellies, jams 12 months Cover tightly.
    Refrigerate after opening.
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    Molasses
    - unopened 2 years
    - opened 6 months Keep tightly covered.
    Refrigerate to extend
    storage life.
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    Marshmallow cream
    - unopened 3-4 months Cover tightly. Refrigerate
    after opening to extend
    storage life. Serve at room
    temperature.
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    Marshmallows 2-3 months Keep in airtight container.
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    Mayonnaise - unopened 2-3 months Check package date.
    Refrigerate after opening.
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    Milk
    - condensed or 12 months Refrigerate after opening.
    evaporated, unopened
    - nonfat dry
    • unopened 6 months
    • opened 3 months Store in airtight container.
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    Pasta
    - spaghetti,macaroni,etc. 2 years Once opened, store in
    - egg noodles 6 months airtight container.
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    Pectin
    - liquid or dry 1 year or expiration date
    • unopened
    - liquid - opened 1 month Recap and refrigerate.
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    Rice
    - white 2 years Keep tightly covered.
    - brown, wild 6-12 months
    - flavored or herb 6 months
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    Salad dressings
    - bottled, unopened 10-12 months
    - bottled, opened 3 months Refrigerate after opening.
    - made from mix 2 weeks Refrigerate prepared dressing.
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    Vegetable oils
    - unopened 6 months
    - opened 1-3 months Refrigeration not needed.
    Store in a cool, dark place
    in tightly closed container.
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    Shortenings (solid) 8 months Refrigeration not needed.
    Store in a cool, dark place
    in tightly closed container.
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    Sugar
    - brown 4 months Put in airtight container.
    - confectioners' 18 months Put in airtight container.
    - granulated 2 years Cover tightly.
    - artificial sweeteners 2 years Cover tightly.
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    Corn syrup Up to 3 years Keep tightly covered.
    Refrigerate to extend storage
    life. Remove any light
    surface mold and heat to
    180 °F before use.
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    Pancake syrup 3-4 months Refrigerate after opening.
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    Tea
    - bags 18 months Put in airtight container.
    - instant 3 years Cover tightly.
    - loose 2 years Put in airtight container.
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    Vinegar
    - unopened 2 years
    - opened 12 months Keep tightly covered.
    Slightly cloudy appearance
    doesn't affect quality.
    Distilled vinegar keeps
    longer than cider vinegar.
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