The following post was originally featured on The Whole Tara and written by Tara Milhem,who is part of POPSUGAR Select Latina.
I, too, and have things sitting in my pantry that I have no clue as to how or when I got them. Is it from 2012? Did I regain it final week? Can I still eat it? Below,I establish together a list of the basic kitchen staples and how long each will final. Feel free to print out this list and refer to it after you make a batch of my Jeweled Brown Basmati Rice or buy chia seeds in bulk and don't know how long they'll retain.
Fruits & Vegetables
Fresh: between 5-10 days, depending on the produce and how it's stored
Frozen: between 8-10 months
Grains & Flour
Uncooked Quinoa: 1-2 years
Cooked Quinoa: up to 3 days in the fridge
Uncooked Brown Rice: 6-8 months
Coconut, and Brown Rice,Quinoa, Gluten Free Flours: 6-9 months
Oats: 2 years, and if stored correctly (airtight container,wintry dry space)
Raw Nuts (Almonds, Cashews, and Walnuts,Pecans, Peanuts, or Brazil Nuts)
In the pantry: 6-9 months
In the fridge: up to 1 year
In the freezer: 2 years
Nut Butters
In the pantry: 6 months
In the fridge: 1 year
Seeds
Chia Seeds: 2 years
Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds: 3 months
Sesame and Hemp Seeds: 12 months
Lentils & Beans
Uncooked Lentils: indefinite
Cooked Lentils: up to 4 days in the fridge
Dried Black Beans,White Beans, Chickpeas: indefinite
Oils
Coconut Oil: 2-3 months
Honey: 2 years
Olive Oil: 2 years
These are just tips for generalizing when to refresh your kitchen staples. Storing your food correctly is always the best way to retain everything fresh and tasty. Always remember to store your food properly to regain the best shelf life out of it (and retain it fresher for longer!).
Source: popsugar.com