shelf life
noun
: the period of time during which a material may be stored and remain suitable for use
broadly
: the period of time during which something lasts or remains popular
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Nuts with high-oil content like walnuts, macadamias, pecans, and pine nuts benefit the most from refrigerating or freezing, helping to extend their shelf life.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
PepsiCo has to identify a natural ingredient that will have a stable shelf life and not change a product’s flavor.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Frozen vegetables are minimally processed to remove inedible parts and extend their shelf life.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
Fresh seeds scooped from a pumpkin have a higher moisture content and a shorter shelf life.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 19 Sep. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
PepsiCo has to identify a natural ingredient that will have a stable shelf life and not change a product’s flavor.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Frozen vegetables are minimally processed to remove inedible parts and extend their shelf life.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
Fresh seeds scooped from a pumpkin have a higher moisture content and a shorter shelf life.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 19 Sep. 2025
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shelf life
noun
: the period of time during which a material (as a food or drug) may be stored and remain suitable for use
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