Fish Fish is good for you, but it's very perishable.
You should eat or freeze fish, shrimp and other seafood within a day of buying it.
If it's giving off an overwhelming odor, don't eat it.
(Poultry should be cooked or frozen within two days of purchase.
) Canned Goods Cans of corn and green beans can pile up and take residence in your cabinet for years - especially if the Boy Scouts don't come knocking.
For freshness, make sure you pay attention to the "Manufactured By" date, and get rid of anything that's been around for two years or longer.
Pasta Pasta has little to no fat or moisture content, so it doesn't spoil easily.
However, it should always be stored in an airtight container after it's been opened.
The starches used to seal the boxes that pasta comes in create a breeding grown for insects.
(Egg noodles actually will begin to smell because of the small amount of fat they contain.
) Rice Rice can last about a year, but should also be stored in an airtight container.
Any dried good that becomes exposed to moisture is likely to go rancid.
Also, brown rice contains more oil than white rice, making it more susceptible to rancidity.
Cooking Oils Cooking oils should always be stored in dark, dry places, away from heat.
Make sure they have tightly secured caps.
Unopened oil is good for about six months, while opened oils should be used in three months.
To avoid spoiling, buy small bottles of oils you don't use often.
Honey Honey takes awhile to spoil.
Once opened, it should be used within two years.
If sealed and properly stored (away from excessive heat and light), honey lasts indefinitely.
When honey hardens, or crystallizes, it doesn't mean it's old.
Just warm it up, stir and use freely!