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Zero Waste Reduction

EcoCraft

Cultural Gastronomy Harmony: Savor, Share, and Sustain

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Zero Waste Reduction

EcoCraft

Cultural Gastronomy Harmony: Savor, Share, and Sustain

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Expiration dates!?!?!?

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"Can you eat food past its expiration date?"

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"BEST BEFORE"

SAFE TO CONSUME, AS LONG AS THEY SHOW NO SIGNS OF SPOILAGE (LIKE MOLD OR AN OFF SMELL).

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Best Before Dates: Foods marked with a "best before" date are generally still safe to consume after the date has passed, as long as they show no signs of spoilage (like mold or an off smell).

The "best before" date refers to the period when the product will be at its peak quality in terms of taste, texture, and nutritional value. After this date, the quality might decline, but it’s unlikely to be harmful unless the product is noticeably spoiled.

Storage Conditions: Proper storage plays a major role in the safety of food past its expiration date. If foods are stored in the right conditions (such as refrigeration or a cool, dry place), they are less likely to spoil quickly, even after the expiration date. For example, dry foods like pasta or canned goods often remain safe for longer periods, even after the date has passed.

Notice that, the bacteira and molds tha spoil food, are not the same that make humans seek. But it raises the probability, of Pathogenic Bacteria

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Mold and rotten food

Pathogenic bacteria

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Pumpkin

Peel,

Seeds,

Inner fibers

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Carrots

Skin???

"To peel or not to peel, that is the question.”

Carrot Greens

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Rice

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Bananas

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Potato

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Brocolli

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Mushrooms

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Chicken

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Eggs