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• "Genuine" Maple syrup2 years in the pantryunopened, plastic
• Aioli, homemade3–4 days in the fridge
• Almond butter1 year in the pantry
• Almond oil2 years in the fridge
• Almonds8 months in the fridgeno shell
• Amaranth4 months in the pantrywhole grain
• Anchovies, canned3–4 days in the fridge once openedup to 5 years in the pantry
• Apple cider, fresh2–3 weeks in the fridge
• Apple juice, fresh squeezed6 days in the fridge
• Apples4–6 weeks in the fridge
• Applesauce7–10 days in the fridge once openedcommercial · up to 18 months in the pantry
• Apricots2–5 days in the fridge
• Artichokes, whole1–2 weeks in the fridge
• Arugula3–7 days in the fridge
• Asparagus3–4 days in the fridge
• Avocados3–4 days in the fridge
• Baby carrots4 weeks in the fridge
• Bacon1 week in the fridge once opened
• Bacon bits, imitation1 year in the pantry
• Bacon grease6 months in the fridge
• Bagel1–2 days in the pantryfresh baked
• Bagged greens, leaf, spinach, lettuce, etc.2 days in the fridge once openedup to 5 days in the fridge
• Baking powder3–6 months in the pantry once openedup to 18 months in the pantry
• Baking soda6 months in the pantry once openedup to 3 years in the pantry
• Balsamic vinegar18 months in the fridge once openedup to 5 years in the pantry
• Bamboo shoots5 days in the fridge once openedup to 2 weeks in the fridge
• Bananas3 days in the fridge
• Barbecue sauce4 months in the fridge once openedbottled · up to 1 year in the pantry
• Barley6 months in the pantrywhole grain
• Basil10 days in the fridgefresh
• Bean sprouts5–10 days in the fridge
• Beans and peas, green, fava, lima, soybean, wax, snow, sugar snap3–5 days in the fridge
• Beans, dried1 year in the pantry once opened
• Beef1–2 days in the fridgeground
• Beets1–2 weeks in the fridge
• Berries2 kinds
• Biscuit or pancake mix9 months in the pantry
• Bison2 kinds
• Black bean sauce3–6 months in the fridge once openedup to 24 months in the pantry
• Black pepper2 years in the pantryground, dried, commercially bottled or…
• Blueberries1–2 weeks in the fridge
• Bok choy2–3 days in the fridge
• Bratwurst2–3 days in the fridgefresh
• Bread, homemade3–5 days in the pantryup to 3 months in the fridge
• Breadcrumbs, commercial6 months in the pantry
• Broccoli and broccoli raab (rapini)3–5 days in the fridge
• Broth, homemade3–4 days in the fridge
• Buckwheat2 months in the pantrywhole grain
• Bulgur6–12 months in the pantry
• Butter1–2 months in the fridge
• Butter flavor12 months in the pantry once openedup to 2 years in the pantry
• Buttermilk1–2 weeks in the fridge
• Cabbage1–2 weeks in the fridge
• Cajun seasoning blend, ground, dried, commercially bottled or purchased in bulk1–2 years in the pantry
• Cake, brownie, bread mixes12–18 months in the pantry
• Canadian bacon10 days in the fridgesliced · up to 80 days in the fridge
• Canned chicken3–4 days in the fridge once openedup to 5 years in the pantry
• Canned goods2 kinds
• Canola oil1 year in the pantry
• Cantaloupe5–15 days in the fridge
• Carrots, parsnips2–3 weeks in the fridge
• Cashew butter3 months in the pantry
• Cashews, no shell6 months in the fridge
• Caviar, fresh, in jar2 days in the fridge once openedup to 4 weeks in the fridge
• Celery root1 week in the fridge
• Cereal2–3 months in the pantry once openedready-to-eat · up to 12 months in the pantry
• Cereal, dry mixes1 month in the pantry once opened
• Cheese3–4 weeks in the fridge once openedhard such as cheddar, swiss, block parmesan · up to 6 months in the fridge
• Cheese Curds, fresh, unaged2 weeks in the fridge
• Cheesecake5–7 days in the fridge once opened
• Cherimoya4 days in the fridge
• Cherry tomatoes10 days in the pantry
• Chicken1–2 days in the fridgewhole
• Chicken broth/stock/consommé, commercially produced3–4 days in the fridge once openedup to 7 days in the fridge
• Chicken nuggets, patties1–2 days in the fridge once thawed
• Chicken parts1–2 days in the fridgebreast halves, bone-in
• Chicken salad3–4 days in the fridge
• Chiffon pies, chocolate, lemon1–2 days in the fridge once opened
• Chili powder2 years in the pantry once opened
• Chocolate syrup6 months in the fridge once openedup to 2 years in the pantry
• Chocolate, unsweetened and semi-sweet, solid1 year in the pantry once opened
• Chorizo1–2 days in the fridgefresh
• Chutney1–2 months in the fridge once openedup to 1 year in the pantry
• Cilantro2–3 weeks in the fridge
• Cinnamon rolls1–3 days in the pantrybaked
• Cinnamon, ground, dried, commercially bottled or purchased in bulk3–4 years in the pantry
• Citrus fruit, lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, tangerines, clementines10 days in the pantry
• Cocoa and cocoa mixes1 year in the pantry once opened
• Coconut cream, canned4 days in the fridge once openedup to 5 years in the pantry
• Coconut flour9–12 months in the fridge
• Coconut milk7–10 days in the fridge once opened
• Coconut oil3 years in the pantry
• Coconut water1–2 days in the fridge once openedup to 12 months in the pantry
• Coconut, shredded8 months in the fridge once openedup to 1 year in the pantry
• Coconuts, fresh2–3 weeks in the fridge
• Coffee1 month in the fridge once openedcommercial ground, non-vacuum · up to 2 years in the pantry
• Coffee creamer3 weeks in the fridgeliquid refrigerated
• Coleslaw, homemade, prepared3–5 days in the fridge
• Commercial brand vacuum-packed dinners, with USDA seal2 weeks in the fridge
• Commercial bread products, including pan breads, flat breads, rolls, and buns14–18 days in the pantry
• Commercial cakes and muffins3–7 days in the pantryup to 10 days in the fridge once opened
• Cooked fish, all3–4 days in the fridge
• Cooked poultry dishes3–4 days in the fridge
• Cooked rice4–6 days in the fridge
• Cooked shellfish, all3–4 days in the fridge
• Cookies2–3 months in the pantrysoft
• Corn on the cob1–2 days in the fridge
• Corn syrup3 years in the pantry
• Corned beef, in pouch with pickling juices5–7 days in the fridge
• Cornmeal6–12 months in the pantryregular, degerminated · up to 2 years in the pantry once opened
• Cornstarch18 months in the pantry once opened
• Cottage cheese1 week in the fridge once openedup to 2 weeks in the fridge
• Crab legs, king, dungeness, snow2–4 days in the fridge
• Crab meat1–3 days in the fridgefresh
• Crackers3–4 months in the fridge once openedup to 8 months in the pantry
• Cranberries2 months in the fridge
• Cranberry sauce1–2 weeks in the fridge once openedcanned · up to 2 years in the pantry
• Cream5 kinds
• Cream cheese2 weeks in the fridge
• Cream liquors, unopened6–8 months in the pantry
• Cream pies, banana cream, coconut cream, butterscotch3–4 days in the fridge once opened
• Cream sauces, milk solids6–12 months in the pantry
• Croutons5–6 months in the fridge
• Cucumbers4–6 days in the fridge
• Dairy filled eclairs2–3 days in the fridge once opened
• Dates12 months in the fridge
• Diet powder mixes and drink mixes1–3 months in the pantry once openedup to 24 months in the pantry
• Dinners2 days in the fridge once opened
• Dips, sour cream based2 weeks in the fridge
• Dough, commercial (bread or cookie)12 months in the freezer
• Doughnuts1–2 days in the pantryup to 2 days in the fridge once opened
• Dry egg noodles1–2 months in the pantry once openedup to 2 years in the pantry
• Dry gravy mixes2 years in the pantry
• Dry stuffing mix, commercially packaged9–12 months in the pantry
• Duck fat30 days in the fridge
• Duckling, domestic or wild, whole1–2 days in the fridge
• Edamame1 week in the fridge once thawedfrozen
• Egg dishes3–4 days in the fridge
• Egg substitutes12 months in the freezer
• Eggnog, commercial3–5 days in the fridge
• Eggplant4–7 days in the fridge
• Eggs3–5 weeks in the fridgein shell
• Farro6 months in the pantrywhole grain
• Fatty fish, bluefish, catfish, mackerel, mullet, salmon, tuna, etc.1–2 days in the fridge
• Fish6 months in the freezerraw but headed and gutted
• Flavored or herb mixes6 months in the pantry
• Flaxseed2 years in the pantrywhole seed
• Flour6–8 months in the pantry once openedwhite
• Formula, prepared1 day in the fridge once opened
• Fresh clams, mussels, oysters5–10 days in the fridge
• Fresh lobster tails, cooked2–3 days in the fridge
• Fresh pasta1–2 days in the fridge
• Fresh whole lobster1 day in the fridgelive
• Fried chicken3–4 days in the fridge
• Frosting or icing2–3 weeks in the fridge once openedup to 12 months in the pantry
• Frozen pretzels9 months in the freezer
• Fruit3 days in the fridge once opened
• Fruit cake6 months in the pantryup to 12 months in the fridge once opened
• Fruit cocktail, canned18 months in the pantry
• Fruit Juice in cartons, fruit drinks, punch8–12 days in the fridge once openedup to 3 weeks in the pantry
• Fruit pies, apple, peach, blueberry, apricot, cherry, blackberry1–2 days in the pantryup to 1 week in the fridge once opened
• Fruit, cut4 days in the fridge once opened
• Fruits, dried, raisins, apricots, mangoes, cranberries, etc.6 months in the fridge once opened
• Frying oil, re-used1 month in the fridge
• Garam masala1 year in the pantry
• Garlic1 month in the pantry
• Gelatin3–4 months in the pantry once openedflavored · up to 12 months in the pantry
• Ghee1–2 years in the fridge
• Ginger root2–3 weeks in the fridge
• Graham cracker/animal cracker6–9 months in the pantry
• Granola6–9 months in the pantry
• Grapes1 week in the fridge
• Gravy, jars and cans1–2 days in the fridge once openedup to 5 years in the pantry
• Greens1–4 days in the fridge
• Ground turkey or chicken1–2 days in the fridge
• Guacamole3–4 days in the fridge
• Guava2–4 days in the fridge
• Ham3–4 days in the fridgefully cooked, slices, half, or spiral cut
• Ham salad3–4 days in the fridge
• Herbs7–10 days in the fridge
• Herring, glass packed, in wine sauce4–6 months in the fridge
• Honey2 years in the pantry
• Honeydew2–7 days in the pantry
• Horseradish, in jar3–4 months in the fridge once openedup to 12 months in the fridge
• Hot dogs1 week in the fridge once openedup to 2 weeks in the fridge
• Hot peppers1 week in the fridge
• Hot sauce6 months in the pantry
• Hummus7 days in the fridge once openedcommercial (pasteurized, with preservatives) · up to 3 months in the fridge
• Jams, jellies, and preserves6–12 months in the fridge once opened
• Jars or pouches2–3 days in the fridge once opened
• Jerky2–3 months in the fridge once openedcommercially dried · up to 12 months in the pantry
• Jicama, fresh4 months in the pantry
• Juice, boxes8–12 days in the fridge once opened
• Kefir, fermented milk1–2 days in the fridge once openedup to 1 week in the fridge
• Ketchup, cocktail, or chili sauce6 months in the fridge once openedup to 1 year in the pantry
• Kimchi6–12 months in the fridge
• Kiwi fruit3–6 days in the fridge
• Kohlrabi1 week in the fridge
• Kugel3–4 days in the fridgehomemade
• Kumquats3 weeks in the fridge
• Lamb12 kinds
• Lean fish1–2 days in the fridgecod, flounder, haddock, halibut, sole, etc.
• Leftovers3–4 days in the fridgewith meat, fish, poultry, or egg
• Lemon juice2 months in the fridge once openedup to 18 months in the pantry
• Lemongrass7–9 days in the fridge
• Lentils, dried1 year in the pantry once opened
• Lettuce1–2 weeks in the fridgeiceberg, romaine
• Lime juice2 months in the fridge once openedup to 18 months in the pantry
• Live clams, mussels, crab, and oysters1–2 days in the fridge
• Luncheon meat or poultry3–5 days in the fridge once openedpre-packaged · up to 2 weeks in the fridge
• Macadamias, no shell12 months in the fridge
• Macaroons, french1–2 days in the pantry
• Main dishes or meals, hot or refrigerated3–4 days in the fridge
• Margarine6 months in the fridge
• Marinades6 months in the fridge once openedup to 1 year in the pantry
• Marinated vegetables, in oil3–4 days in the fridge
• Marshmallow crème1 month in the pantry once openedup to 5 months in the pantry
• Marshmallows1 month in the pantry once openedup to 1 year in the pantry
• Mayonnaise, commercial2 months in the fridge once openedup to 6 months in the pantry
• Meat products, canned3–4 days in the fridge once openedup to 5 years in the pantry
• Melons2–4 days in the fridge once openedup to 2 weeks in the fridge
• Milk5 kinds
• Miso1 year in the fridge
• Molasses6 months in the pantry once openedup to 2 years in the pantry
• Muffin3–7 days in the pantrycommercially packaged
• Mung bean1 year in the fridgedry, food-grade bags
• Mushrooms3–7 days in the fridge
• Mustard1 year in the fridge once opened
• Nacho cheese, store bought2 weeks in the fridge once openedup to 2 years in the pantry
• Nectar, papaya, mango, guava, or guavabana12–18 months in the pantry
• Nut oils6–8 months in the fridge once opened
• Nutrition supplement drinks2 days in the fridge once openedcanned · up to 5 years in the pantry
• Nuts, jars or cans2–9 months in the pantry once openedup to 1 year in the pantry
• Oils, olive or vegetable3–5 months in the pantry once openedup to 12 months in the pantry
• Okra2–3 days in the fridge
• Olives2 weeks in the fridge once openedblack and green · up to 18 months in the pantry
• Onions2 months in the fridgeyellow, white, red, etc.
• Orange juice7–10 days in the fridge once openedcommercially packaged carton
• Papaya, mango, feijoa, passionfruit, casaha melon1 week in the fridge
• Parsley, fresh2–3 days in the fridge
• Pasta, dry, without eggs1 year in the pantry once openedup to 2 years in the pantry
• Pastrami40 days in the fridge
• Pastries, danish5–10 days in the pantryup to 14 months in the fridge once opened
• Pate1–2 days in the fridge
• Peaches, nectarines, plums, pears, sapote3–5 days in the fridge
• Peanut butter2–3 months in the pantry once openedcommercial · up to 24 months in the pantry
• Peanuts12 months in the fridgeno shell
• Pecans9 months in the fridgeno shell
• Pectin1 month in the pantry once opened
• Peppers4–14 days in the fridge
• Pesto, jarred3 days in the fridge once openedup to 6 months in the fridge
• Pickles1–3 months in the fridge once openedup to 1 year in the pantry
• Pies3 kinds
• Pimento cheese, packaged4 weeks in the fridge once opened
• Pine nuts3 months in the fridge
• Pineapple5–7 days in the fridge
• Pistachios, shell or no shell12 months in the fridge
• Pitaya/dragon fruit2–5 days in the pantryup to 3 weeks in the fridge
• Pizza, frozen12 months in the freezer
• Polenta5–7 days in the fridge once openedshelf-stable
• Pomegranate1–3 months in the fridge
• Popcorn1 year in the pantry once openeddry kernels in jar · up to 2 years in the pantry
• Pork12 kinds
• Pork roll7 days in the fridge once opened
• Potato chips1–2 weeks in the pantry once openedup to 2 months in the pantry
• Potato salad3–5 days in the fridge
• Potatoes1–2 months in the pantry
• Poultry pieces, covered with gravy or broth3–4 days in the fridge
• Powdered milk3 months in the pantry once openedup to 5 years in the pantry
• Pretzels3 weeks in the pantry once openedup to 9 months in the pantry
• Prickly pear2–5 days in the pantryup to 2 weeks in the fridge
• Prosciutto2–3 months in the fridge
• Pudding2 days in the fridge once opened
• Pumpkin seeds6 months in the fridgeraw, no shell
• Pumpkins3–5 months in the fridge
• Quark, fresh cheese7–10 days in the fridge
• Quiche3–5 days in the fridge once opened
• Quinoa2–3 years in the pantryuncooked
• Rabbit, whole, fresh2 days in the fridge
• Radicchio2–3 weeks in the fridge
• Radishes10–14 days in the fridge
• Raw kabobs with vegetables1–2 days in the fridge
• Red wine1–3 days in the fridge once openedup to 5 years in the pantry
• Refried beans2–3 days in the fridge once openedup to 3 years in the pantry
• Relish30 months in the pantry
• Retort pouches or boxes3–4 days in the fridge once opened
• Rhubarb3–7 days in the fridge
• Rice1 year in the pantry once openedwhite or wild · up to 2 years in the pantry
• Ricotta1 week in the fridge once openedup to 2 weeks in the fridge
• Roasted nuts (peanuts, cashews, almonds)4 weeks in the fridge once opened
• Roasted red peppers, jar4–6 months in the fridge
• Rotisserie chicken3–4 days in the fridge
• Rutabagas2–3 weeks in the fridge
• Salad dressing3–4 weeks in the fridge once openedcreamy · up to 6 months in the pantry
• Salad dressings, commercial, bottled1–3 months in the fridge once openedup to 12 months in the pantry
• Salami, pre-packaged, luncheon/deli meat3–5 days in the fridge once openedup to 2 weeks in the fridge
• Salsa1 month in the fridge once openedpicante and taco sauces · up to 1 year in the pantry
• Sausage1–2 days in the fridgeraw bulk type or patties
• Sausages1–2 months in the freezeruncooked
• Seafood, canned1–2 days in the fridge once openedup to 1 year in the pantry
• Seasoning blends1–2 years in the pantry once opened
• Sesame oil6 months in the pantry once openedup to 2 years in the pantry
• Sesame seeds5 years in the pantry
• Shortening, solid6–12 months in the pantry once openedup to 2 years in the pantry
• Shrimp, crayfish1–3 days in the fridge
• Shrimp, shellfish12–18 months in the freezer
• Shucked clams, mussels, and oysters3–10 days in the fridge
• Soda, carbonated cola drinks, mixers, diet sodas; bottles or cans2–3 days in the fridge once opened
• Soup mixes, dry bouillon1 year in the pantry once opened
• Soup, stews3–4 days in the fridge
• Sour creamuntil the package use-by date in the fridge
• Soy crumbles and hot dogs1–2 months in the freezer
• Soy flour, full-fat6 months in the fridge
• Soy milk7–10 days in the fridge once opened
• Soy or rice beverage7–10 days in the fridge once opened
• Soy sauce or teriyaki sauce1 month in the fridge once openedup to 3 years in the pantry
• Spaghetti sauce, in jars4 days in the fridge once openedup to 18 months in the pantry
• Spaghetti squash2 months in the pantrywhole
• Spice/spices2–3 years in the pantry once openedground
• Squash2 kinds
• Squid1–3 days in the fridge
• Star fruit1 week in the pantry
• Strawberries2–3 days in the fridge
• String Cheese5 months in the fridge
• Stuffed, raw chicken breasts1–2 days in the fridge
• Stuffed, raw pork chops1–2 days in the fridge
• Sugar18–24 months in the pantry once openedgranulated
• Sugar substitutes2 years in the pantry
• Sun dried tomatoes, jar3–6 months in the fridge once openedup to 1 year in the pantry
• Sunflower seeds7–8 months in the fridge once openedroasted, no shell · up to 12 months in the pantry
• Swiss chard1–2 weeks in the fridge
• Syrup6 months in the fridge once openedup to 1 year in the pantry
• Tahini3 weeks in the fridge once openedup to 1 year in the pantry
• Tamarind6 months in the fridge
• Tamarind paste6 months in the pantry once opened
• Tapenade9 months in the fridge
• Tapiocas12 months in the pantry once opened
• Taro7 days in the pantry
• Tea6–12 months in the pantry once openedbags · up to 36 months in the pantry
• Textured soy protein (TSP)3–4 months in the pantry once openedup to 2 years in the pantry
• Thai red curry paste5 days in the fridge once openedup to 2 years in the pantry
• Thyme2–3 weeks in the fridge
• Toaster pastries1–2 weeks in the pantry once openedup to 12 months in the pantry
• Tofu1 week in the fridge
• Tomato paste5 days in the fridge once openedup to 27 months in the pantry
• Tomato sauce3–5 days in the fridge once openedspaghetti, pizza
• Tomatoesuntil ripe, then 7 days in the pantry
• Tortillas3 months in the fridge once openedflour
• Tuna3 years in the pantrycanned
• Turkey1–2 days in the fridgewhole
• Turkey bacon7 days in the fridge once openedup to 2 weeks in the fridge
• Variety meats, liver, tongue, chitterlings, etc.1–2 days in the fridge
• Veal4 kinds
• Vegan Cheddar Cheese3–7 days in the fridge once openedup to 4 months in the fridge
• Vegetable juice18 months in the pantryshelf-stable
• Vegetable oil sprays1 year in the pantry once openedup to 2 years in the pantry
• Vegetable soup, homemade3–4 days in the fridge
• Venison, round, rump, loin, or rib roast3–5 days in the fridge
• Watermelon3–4 days in the fridge
• Whipped cream, aerosol can3–4 weeks in the fridge
• Whipped topping2 weeks in the fridgetub
• White wine1–3 days in the fridge once openedup to 2 years in the pantry
• Whole wheat bread3–5 days in the pantrycommercially baked & pre-sliced
• Whole wheat flour2 years in the fridge
• Worcestershire sauce1 year in the pantry
• Yams/sweet potatoes2–3 weeks in the pantry
• Yeast, packaged4 months in the fridge once openedup to 2 years in the pantry
• Yogurt1–2 weeks in the fridge
• Yuca/cassava7 days in the pantry
• Yuzu juice3–4 months in the fridge once openedup to 12 months in the fridge
• Yuzu, fruit, fresh5–7 days in the fridge
• Zucchini, fresh, whole1 week in the fridge

How a food earns a page

372 foods, each with its own page. One page per name: where the USDA lists several kinds under one name, they share the page and every kind keeps its own windows. A name earns a page when the source gives it a window outside the freezer and at least 3 neighbors to compare it against.

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