shelf life
noun
: the period of time during which a material may be stored and remain suitable for use
broadly
: the period of time during which something lasts or remains popular
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The refining process of canola oil improves certain characteristics, like taste, color, and shelf life.
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Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 10 July 2024
Edwards says the caveat of maximizing the shelf life of cut onions – just like most vegetables – is to make sure they are stored properly.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 July 2024
Avoid refrigerating them to extend their shelf life, especially those purchased from the supermarket.
—Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
These are minimally processed to remove inedible parts and extend their shelf life, and this level of processing, unlike ultra-processing, does not drastically change the original product and is not linked to negative health outcomes.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 June 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 10 July 2024
Edwards says the caveat of maximizing the shelf life of cut onions – just like most vegetables – is to make sure they are stored properly.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 July 2024
Avoid refrigerating them to extend their shelf life, especially those purchased from the supermarket.
—Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
These are minimally processed to remove inedible parts and extend their shelf life, and this level of processing, unlike ultra-processing, does not drastically change the original product and is not linked to negative health outcomes.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 June 2024
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shelf life
noun
: the period of time during which a material (as a food or drug) may be stored and remain suitable for use
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