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Lobster Man wrote:

> I understand the purpose of a "best used by" date. But it's a freaking
> bullion cube. It's what, 95% salt? How is that going to shrivel up?


Perhaps the oil in it goes rancid? I dunno..? I've seen dry crumbly
cubes before though too.