How reliable is this site regarding the shelf-life of a miriad of foods?
http://www.stilltasty.com/ It is comprehensive but I notice that lots of
food is chucked out unnecessarily early compared to when I was a child.
Graham

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| How reliable is this site regarding the shelf-life of a miriad of foods?
| http://www.stilltasty.com/ It is comprehensive but I notice that lots of
| food is chucked out unnecessarily early compared to when I was a child.
| Graham

I like it a lot for two reasons: it gives a wide variety of product
condition and packing, and it gives a pretty wide range of safety
times for each product. Smoked salmon, for instance, lists three
types: sliced from the deli, sliced vacuum unopened and sliced
vacuum opened. I've never noticed any times that seemed extreme
on either end of the keep/toss spectrum. In summary, a useful
and comprehensive *guide* to food safety.

pavane

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> "graham" > wrote in message
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> | How reliable is this site regarding the shelf-life of a miriad of foods?
> | http://www.stilltasty.com/ It is comprehensive but I notice that lots
> of
> | food is chucked out unnecessarily early compared to when I was a child.
> | Graham
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> I like it a lot for two reasons: it gives a wide variety of product
> condition and packing, and it gives a pretty wide range of safety
> times for each product. Smoked salmon, for instance, lists three
> types: sliced from the deli, sliced vacuum unopened and sliced
> vacuum opened. I've never noticed any times that seemed extreme
> on either end of the keep/toss spectrum. In summary, a useful
> and comprehensive *guide* to food safety.
>
> pavane
>
Thanks! I expect there's a little "wiggle room" for some of the items but it
does seem fairly sensible.
Graham

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> How reliable is this site regarding the shelf-life of a miriad of foods?
> http://www.stilltasty.com/ It is comprehensive but I notice that lots of
> food is chucked out unnecessarily early compared to when I was a child.
> Graham

My thought also. I'm sure they want to cover their ass, but I've kept many
items in the freezer double their time with no problems. Other items. like
mustard and ketchup are about right.