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20 foods that can be eaten after the expiration date

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When you buy your bread fresh, you usually eat it during the day. But don't worry, as long as you don't see any mold, you can still eat it. If you want to keep it for two weeks after the expiration date, put it in the refrigerator or freezer.

10. Butter
If you see that your butter is close to expiration, the solution is simple: put it in the freezer and it can stay fresh and edible longer.

11. Yogurt
As long as the yogurt hasn't been opened and is in the refrigerator, you can eat it one to three weeks after purchase. If you notice an unpleasant odor and the texture seems odd, throw it away.

Pasta
12. Pasta
Generally, dry pasta has a shelf life of two years, but since it's a dry product, it's safe to eat even after three years, unless the smell of the pasta seems unusual to you.

13.
Salad Mixes. Bags of arugula salad mixes, for example, can be eaten after the expiration date; you just need to cut off any damaged or wilted pieces.

14. Frozen Foods
It's a well-known fact that the temperature of your freezer prevents your food from spilling. If you have packaged frozen foods, they can be eaten safely after the expiration date.

15. Cookies
or Chips. Since the oils in cookies or chips take a long time to deteriorate, you can usually eat them as long as they don't smell bad and the texture seems normal.

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16. Chocolate
If the packaging of your chocolate is still sealed and you've stored it in a cool, dry place, you can eat it well past the expiration date. Milk chocolate, for example, can be eaten up to 8 months later; you can safely use it to make a dessert.

17. Peanut Butter

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