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Keeping your pantry items fresh will ensure your efforts in the kitchen aren’t wasted. Use the following chart to determine the general shelf life of some common pantry staples.
| Item | Shelf Life |
| Flour, whole wheat | 3 months |
| Sugar, granulated | 2 years |
| Baking powder | 1 year |
| Baking soda | 2 years |
| Olive oil | Up to 20 months in dark glass or ceramic container |
| Spices | 1-3 years in airtight container |
| Rice, brown | 6 months in airtight container |
| Dry pasta | 2 years in airtight container |
| Soft drinks | 6-9 months unopened |
| Jams/jellies/preserves | 1 year unopened |
| Peanut butter | 6-9 months unopened; 2-3 months opened |
