Food Storage

The short answer: Yes, chia seeds go bad, but they do it far more slowly than most seeds and nuts thanks to a naturally high antioxidant content that protects their oil from oxidation. University extension guidance puts a typical shelf life at

You separated a few eggs for a recipe and have leftover whites in a bowl in the fridge. Or you have a carton of liquid egg whites that has been open for over a week. Do egg whites go bad? The short answer

You just separated some egg whites for a recipe and are wondering whether the leftover bowl can sit on the...

There is a carton of eggs in the fridge and the sell-by date was two weeks ago. Or you found eggs that have been sitting on the counter and are not sure whether they are still safe. Do eggs go bad? The short answer

You just got back from a farmers market with fresh unwashed eggs and are wondering if they need to go in the fridge. Or you saw a cooking video where European eggs sat on a countertop for days and you are

The short answer: Yes, flaxseeds go bad, though whole seeds hold up far longer than ground flaxseed does. Whole flaxseeds stored in an airtight container away from light typically last 1 to 2 years at

The short answer: Yes, and because they're shelled, they go bad faster than whole, unhulled hemp seed. Hemp hearts are roughly a third fat by weight, most of it polyunsaturated, which makes them prone to

The short answer: Dry potato flakes are shelf-stable and commonly stay usable well past their printed date if kept dry and sealed, with total shelf life commonly ranging from about 6 months to

The short answer: Yes, and the timeline varies significantly depending on the type of onion and how it has been stored. Whole yellow, red, and white onions last 1 to 3 months in a

The short answer: It depends on the form. Whole dry bulb onions belong in the pantry, not the refrigerator. The fridge is too humid for whole onions and actually shortens their life by

The short answer: Yes. Whole potatoes last 3 to 5 weeks in a cool dark pantry, or up to 2 to 3 months in a cold cellar or basement. On a warm kitchen counter they last only 1 to 2 weeks. Cut raw potatoes need