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 |