10 Foods that you can still eat past their expiration date

6. Potato Chips

Can be consumed a few months after expiration date

Just seal the bag or put them in an airtight container and the chips can still be as crisp as the day you opened them.

7. Condiments

Can be consumed up to four months after expiration date

One simple tool is needed to know if these things have gone bad: your nose. Unsealed or opened condiments such as mayonnaise, ketchup, and jams can still be consumed months after opening them.

8. Cereal

Can be consumed up to a few months after expiration date

Normally, as soon as we open a package of cereal, we feel like we only have a few days to eat it before it gets bad. If you do open a package, you just have to seal it tightly to be able to use it months after being opened.

9. Beef and Pork

Can be consumed up to five days after expiration date

If you keep these meats frozen, they can still be used a few days after their expiration date. Just make sure you cook these thoroughly.

10. Soft Drinks

Can be consumed up to nine months after expiration date

We’re focusing on the sugars here. Diet soda lasts up to four months past its due date before the artificial sweeteners break down—while regular soda can safely last up to nine months.

In the end, the trick here is to just seal your containers tightly and store them at the correct temperatures so you can get the most out of your groceries. Take note of the expiration dates when buying and try to get the latest due dates (which are usually found at the very back of grocery shelves).

However, we do advise that while these foods are still safe to consume after their expiration date (MOST of time), it’s still better to consume it before that day comes. Common sense takes a simple role here. For example, if you’re not a big cereal eater and you need some for a dish, try to get smaller packets or boxes instead of the usual bigger ones. All it takes is a little more planning and a little more effort when shopping.