How to Use shelf-stable in a Sentence

shelf-stable

adjective
  • Winter clothing and shelf-stable food should be at the top of the list.
    Dan Seitz, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Testers were wowed by the taste and froth of Rise’s shelf-stable oat milk, which saved them (and their wallets) a few trips to the coffee shop.
    Grace McCarty, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The covid-19 pandemic saw a surge in shelf-stable foods, as people stocked their pantries.
    Clarisa Diaz, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The shelf-stable items being shipped out are also not as healthy as fresh food like produce, dairy and eggs.
    Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Apr. 2023
  • What got cheaper On the flip side, ham and shelf-stable fish and seafood saw the biggest price drops across all food categories tracked in the CPI.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Beef Jerky Beef jerky is a convenient, shelf-stable option for long road trips and has a good amount of protein.
    Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Perishables are also risky; stick to items that are shelf-stable.
    Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2023
  • Look for ways to make your go-to recipes camp-friendly: Substitute dry milk to make your pancake recipe into a shelf-stable mix.
    Cindy Dampier, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Many homes include a large walk-in pantry, even though most families no longer store large quantities of shelf-stable food.
    Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Admission is free with donation of a shelf-stable food item.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Her ward does have dollar stores with shelf-stable products, but now residents can’t shop for fresh food without a car.
    Alana Semuels, Time, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Becca Millstein calls the entire category of pantry, shelf-stable goods in the U.S.
    Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
  • This wonder ingredient is shelf-stable and lasts for literal years, so there’s no excuse to not have two jars in the pantry at all times.
    Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The company saw an increase in demand during the pandemic, as consumers looked to stock up on shelf-stable foods to eat at home.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2023
  • Store-bought, shelf-stable, bottled ranch dressing is the classic choice for this dip, so choose your favorite variety.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Protein powders are shelf-stable and tend to be much more concentrated in protein than many foods.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 July 2024
  • Source: Nestle Stouffer’s is expanding beyond the freezer aisle and taking on Kraft Heinz with its new shelf-stable mac and cheese.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Produce was packed well, with several cold packs to ensure freshness, but note that all items come in one box including shelf-stable goods.
    Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2023
  • That used to require harvesting squalene (mostly from sharks) and converting it into squalane with an 'a,' its more shelf-stable cousin.
    Danielle Blundell, Women's Health, 16 June 2023
  • For large Mormon families like Mars’s, Jell-O is affordable, convenient, and shelf-stable, an easy way to bind a can of this and a jar of that into something that can feed a crowd.
    Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The company uses a unique preparation system called Fresh Dry to convert fresh food into a shelf-stable form.
    Maddie Topliff, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Evaporated Milk: Evaporated milk is a shelf-stable milk from which 60% of the water has been removed.
    Jan Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Most shelf-stable foods, like canned soup and meat, pasta, oats, granola bars, and peanut butter, are generally good bets for donation.
    Lindsay Lee Wallace, SELF, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Portable and shelf-stable, this convenient pancake mix is perfect for on-the-go snacking and weekend brunches.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Many are familiar with the shelf-stable varietals of mooncakes—waxing with additives, flavor that never wanes; tin-packed in fours, sixes, or eights then piled in bulk at the 99 Ranch.
    Ingu Chen, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Not because there aren’t enough, but because donation-friendly foods (such as long-lasting, shelf-stable canned and dry goods) are only part of what’s important for a balanced meal.
    Stephanie Palacios, Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2024
  • The nonprofit is asking the community to make donations of shelf-stable food, water and more at its donation centers in Mesa and Surprise.
    Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 26 July 2023
  • Glass transition is what makes shelf-stable food products possible.
    Lizette Ortega, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
  • Most companies that sell chili crisp condiment in jars dehydrate or grind those ingredients to yield a shelf-stable product with fewer food safety risks.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
  • And the mighty morsels are super easy to add to your routine: Nuts are basically shelf-stable (but should be kept in the freezer for long-term storage), can be eaten raw, and can easily fit into a purse or backpack for on-the-go healthy snacking.
    Samantha MacAvoy and Becca Miller, Women's Health, 5 Sep. 2023

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