The Difference Between ‘Use-By’ ‘Sell-By’ And ‘Best-By’ Dates On Nuts And Dried Fruits
Every year, billions of kilos of food are wasted because of confusion over date labeling. Those “use-by,” “sell-by,” and “best-by” dates can become confusing especially when discussing nuts and dried fruits, two items which seem as though they can last forever. Food safety industry experts agree that these labels can be confusing, but once consumers understand the key differences, global food waste will decrease and we can begin focusing on ending world hunger.
With that being said, we are going to take a look at the difference between ‘use-by’ ‘sell-by’ and ‘best-by’ dates on nuts and dry fruits and help ensure that every time you snack on some dried fruits or nuts, that you will always have the freshest, most delicious foods possible. Let’s get started:
The Difference Between “Use-By,” “Sell-By,” And “Best-By” Dates
Use-By- the Use-By label is aimed at consumers as a directive of the date by which the product should be eaten; mostly because of quality, not because the item will necessarily make you sick if eaten after the use-by date. However after the use-by date, product quality is likely to go down much faster and safety could be lessened.
Sell-By- the Sell-By label is aimed retailers, and it informs them of the date by which the product should be sold or removed from shelf life. This does not mean that the product is unsafe to consume after the date. Typically one-third of a product’s shelf-life remains after the sell-by date for the consumer to use at home.
Best-By- the Best-By date is a suggestion to the consumer on which date the product should be consumed to assure for ideal quality.
How To Ensure That You Get The Freshest Nuts And Dried Fruits
To get the freshest possible nuts and dried fruits, there are some simple guidelines you must follow. Remember to always check the ‘Use-By’ ‘Sell-By’ And ‘Best-By’ dates before purchasing your snacks. Also, smell and taste are not good indicators of whether or not a food is safe to eat. Sometimes you have to trust in the ‘Use By’ date as nuts and dried fruits are natural products which can have some differences in both taste and quality.
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