Summary
Proper food storage ensures that the food you bring home remains safe to eat and retains its high quality. Learn about storing pantry staples, meat, vegetables, fruit, leftovers, home-preserved food and more. Detailed tables conveniently compile a list of storage times and optimal storage conditions for a wide variety of food.
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