Multiple preservatives that are added to food products to lengthen their shelf life have significant associations with overall cancer development.

Washington State University scientists are giving microwaves — the electromagnetic energy — a kitchen function other than heating food. The researchers are using the radiation to safely preserve grub, ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As prices stay high, the last thing we want to do is waste good money on fruits and veggies that will end up rotten before you can eat them. So to help you save, we found out from ...

It’s a familiar scenario: You open the crisper drawer only to realize the peppers you were planning to use for dinner are fuzzy with mold. There goes that meal plan. Eating more fruits and vegetables ...

We all know that milk, bread, and fresh produce have expiration dates, but many other foods quietly expire without us ...

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Items you store in the pantry can go bad sooner than you think. There are the best pantry items to refrigerate to extend shelf-life. On the flip side, one way to potentially extend the shelf life of ...

Brits sure have a thing for bananas, and who can blame them? This scrumptious fruit is not only sweet and healthy but also keeps hunger at bay for quite a while. Bananas are versatile too – perfect ...

A team of food scientists from Australia and Pakistan has discovered a natural way to significantly extend the shelf life of sugarcane juice, one of the world’s most popular, but highly perishable, ...

Deli meat is incredibly versatile, and if you’re stocking up on this lunchtime favorite, you may be wondering if freezing it is the key to extending its shelf life. When it comes to freezing deli meat ...

We're cooking with oil now, avocado oil to be exact. Avocado oil is a fantastic oil for cooking, and has garnered the endorsement of such celebrity chefs as Bobby Flay, who swaps the typical olive oil ...

Shelf-stable foods are a pantry staple for many, but there are several misconceptions about their safety and nutritional ...