OTHER FOODS
STORAGE GUIDELINES
| Other
Foods |
Storage
Time at 70°F (21°C) |
HANDLING
HINTS |
| Cheese, parmesan
(grated) unopened |
10 months* |
Refrigerate
after opening. Keep tightly closed. |
| opened |
2 months |
|
| Coconut
(shredded, canned or packed) unopened |
12 months* |
Refrigerate
after opening. |
| opened |
6 months |
|
| Meat
substitutes, textured protein products (e.g., imitation bacon
bits) |
4 months |
Keep tightly
closed. For longer storage, refrigerate. |
| Metered-calorie
products, instant breakfast |
6 months |
Keep in can,
closed jars or original packets. |
| Nuts in shell or
cracked nutmeats, packaged (unopened) |
6 months |
Refrigerate or
freeze for longer storage. |
| vacuum can
(unopened) |
1 year* |
|
| other packaging |
3 months |
|
| Peanut butter
unopened |
6-9 months |
Refrigeration
not needed. Keeps longer if refrigerated. Use at room temperature. |
| opened |
2-3 months |
|
| Peas and beans,
dried |
12 months |
Store in
airtight container in cool place. |
| Popcorn |
2 years |
Store in
airtight container. |
| Whipped topping,
dry |
12 months |
Keep cool and
dry. |
| Yeast, dry |
Expiration date
on package. |
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