shelf-stable

adjective

shelf-sta·ble ˈshelf-ˌstā-bəl

: processed or packaged to withstand prolonged storage without refrigeration

All the rage in Europe and Latin America, boxed shelf-stable milk has yet to catch on with U.S. consumers.—

Christine Foster

Examples of shelf-stable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Glass transition is what makes shelf-stable food products possible. —

Lizette Ortega, Washington Post, 11 July 2024 The retailer has been automating supply chain facilities across the country, including distribution centers that handle shelf-stable items and fulfillment centers that help pack and ship online orders. —

Melissa Repko, CNBC, 10 July 2024 Protein powders are shelf-stable and tend to be much more concentrated in protein than many foods. —

Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 July 2024 Not because there aren’t enough, but because donation-friendly foods (such as long-lasting, shelf-stable canned and dry goods) are only part of what’s important for a balanced meal. —

Stephanie Palacios, Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for shelf-stable

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