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
  • 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
  • Protein powders are shelf-stable and tend to be much more concentrated in protein than many foods.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 July 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The reliance on organic and fresher components means that the chocolates themselves are a bit less shelf-stable than your grocery-store Russell Stover, but the taste differential is quite dramatic.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 May 2023
  • This shelf-stable snack served as an incredible source of protein among emigrants traveling along The Overland Trail during the mid-19th century.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 July 2023
  • Advertisement My favorite silken tofu comes in shelf-stable aseptic packaging, by Mori-Nu brand.
    Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 2 July 2023
  • Applesauce Cups Applesauce cups (or one-half-cup squeezable packages) are shelf-stable and easily fit into your travel pack.
    Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Pantry staples like sauces, oils, nut mixes, snacks, and shelf-stable proteins can add flavor and nutrients to meals in seconds, and make home cooking possible for folks who don’t have hours to spend preparing food every day (which is…most of us).
    Christine Byrne, Mph, SELF, 24 Feb. 2023

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