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Earlier this year, Marks & Spencer scrapped use-by dates on milk in an effort to cut food waste. Use-by dates tell customers when it\u2019s safe to eat food.<\/p>\n
M&S are instead using best-before dates which are recommendations on freshness but are also urging customers to use their judgement. Morrisons also changed their milk labelling.<\/p>\n
According to WRAP, 70 percent of food waste is made up of household waste. Although the UK has cut down on its food waste, there\u2019s still far too much edible food being thrown away by Britons.<\/p>\n
With this in mind, food experts are urging Britons to get into the habit of ditching dates and instead pay attention to the condition of the food.<\/p>\n
Ashleigh Tosh from MuscleFood.com said: \u201cAs well as buying less and keeping on top of their weekly budgets, Britons looking to save some cash should turn their attention to food waste.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> Exact time M&S, Tesco, Waitrose and other supermarkets slash prices in store<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThrowing away perfectly good food makes a huge impact on households. Best-before dates are largely unnecessary and lead people to think they can\u2019t eat certain foods, even though they are usually completely fine to be eaten.<\/p>\n \u201cJudging perishable foods based on their expiry date rather than their appearance or smell means people are wasting perfectly good food, and throwing their money in the bin.<\/p>\n \u201cAll you need to do is make sure food is stored properly to keep it fresher for longer.\u201d<\/p>\n With this in mind, MuscleFood.com have shared which 15 foods Britons can eat past their expiration date.<\/p>\n Foods which can be eaten past their expiration date:<\/strong><\/p>\n Potatoes can actually last up to three months after their use-by date if they\u2019re stored in a cold, dark, dry place.<\/p>\n However, when they\u2019re stored at room temperature, they will only last two to three weeks.<\/p>\n If stored correctly, most bread can last up to seven days beyond its expiry date. However, be sure to check for mould before eating it.<\/p>\n If boxes are closed properly and kept in a dark, dry place then they it should last beyond its expiry date.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n If unopened, yoghurts can last up to two weeks beyond their expiry date.<\/p>\n These can last for eight to 10 months beyond their expiry date if they\u2019re kept frozen.<\/p>\n Vinegar doesn\u2019t expire in the same way other foods do, however, it\u2019s worth noting the flavour may change over time.<\/p>\n When kept in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place, white rice should last beyond its expiry date.<\/p>\n In the long term, flour needs to be kept in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place.<\/p>\n Dry pasta can last up to 24 months after the expiry date when stored in the correct conditions.<\/p>\n Whether soy sauce is off or not should be judged by what it looks like, not by its label.<\/p>\n The condiment has a long shelf life but if left open for an extended time, it\u2019s best to check for mould and bad odour.<\/p>\n If biscuits are unopened, they will last beyond their expiry date.<\/p>\n Unopened jars are still good for up to a year past their labelled expiry date.<\/p>\n Milk can last up to five days past its printed date but if you\u2019re unsure, you can give it a sniff.<\/p>\n Rather than relying on the date on the packaging, pay attention to the leaves and throw away any wilted ones.<\/p>\n As long as there is no visible mould or apparent smell, fresh fruit is fine to eat past its expiry date.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/foods-can-eat-beyond-expiry-date-4974665.jpg?r=1695484756016\")
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Bread<\/h3>\n
Cereals<\/h3>\n
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Frozen fruit and veg<\/h3>\n
Vinegar<\/h3>\n
White rice<\/h3>\n
Flour<\/h3>\n
Dry pasta<\/h3>\n
Soy sauce<\/h3>\n
Biscuits<\/h3>\n
Peanut butter<\/h3>\n
Dairy milk<\/h3>\n
Pre-packaged salad<\/h3>\n
Fresh fruit<\/h3>\n