How to Use shelf-stable in a Sentence

shelf-stable

adjective

• Winter clothing and shelf-stable food should be at the top of the list.
  — Dan Seitz, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2023
• Stock up on canned, shelf-stable soups, beans, and camp meals that won’t spoil.
  — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2024
• Testers were wowed by the taste and froth of Rise’s shelf-stable oat milk, which saved them (and their wallets) a few trips to the coffee shop.
  — Grace McCarty, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
• The covid-19 pandemic saw a surge in shelf-stable foods, as people stocked their pantries.
  — Clarisa Diaz, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2023
• The shelf-stable items being shipped out are also not as healthy as fresh food like produce, dairy and eggs.
  — Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Apr. 2023
• Foothills Food Bank gets food from more than 30 stores in the area, including fresh produce and shelf-stable food.
  — Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024
• For all of these reasons, shelf-stable milk is wildly popular in many parts of the world.
  — Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
• What got cheaper On the flip side, ham and shelf-stable fish and seafood saw the biggest price drops across all food categories tracked in the CPI.
  — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024
• The line went live on April 2 and the debut collection featured a range of shelf-stable food products.
  — Janine Henni, People.com, 20 June 2025
• That's Been Sitting in the Sun Unless the food is shelf-stable, like potato chips, avoid any food sitting in the sun or heat for an hour or more.
  — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
• Beef Jerky Beef jerky is a convenient, shelf-stable option for long road trips and has a good amount of protein.
  — Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
• Perishables are also risky; stick to items that are shelf-stable.
  — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2023
• This type remains shelf-stable for over a year, is rated safe to use, and has low levels of active compounds.
  — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025
• That means consumers may start to see price hikes at the grocery store within weeks, especially for some of the least shelf-stable items.
  — Jiachuan Wu, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2025
• Look for ways to make your go-to recipes camp-friendly: Substitute dry milk to make your pancake recipe into a shelf-stable mix.
  — Cindy Dampier, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Many homes include a large walk-in pantry, even though most families no longer store large quantities of shelf-stable food.
  — Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 3 Apr. 2023
• Perishable food prices will rise first, followed by shelf-stable goods.
  — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
• Admission is free with donation of a shelf-stable food item.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Mar. 2023
• Her ward does have dollar stores with shelf-stable products, but now residents can’t shop for fresh food without a car.
  — Alana Semuels, Time, 23 Aug. 2023
• Becca Millstein calls the entire category of pantry, shelf-stable goods in the U.S.
  — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
• The shelf-stable sauce was considered a pantry essential in colonial times.
  — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
• Water or citric acid is often added to create a more palatable, shelf-stable beet juice.
  — Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025
• This wonder ingredient is shelf-stable and lasts for literal years, so there’s no excuse to not have two jars in the pantry at all times.
  — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2023
• Coconut milk is shelf-stable until it is opened, then must be refrigerated (not in the can) and used within a few days.
  — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
• The company saw an increase in demand during the pandemic, as consumers looked to stock up on shelf-stable foods to eat at home.
  — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2023
• Spencer Platt/Getty Images From soft drinks and beer to aerosols and shelf-stable soups, many everyday grocery items sold in steel and aluminum cans could be in store for a price hike.
  — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
• Store-bought, shelf-stable, bottled ranch dressing is the classic choice for this dip, so choose your favorite variety.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024
• Each family gets fresh produce, shelf-stable items, and a bag of hygiene and cleaning products.
  — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
• Much of that volume is shelf-stable items and consumables.
  — Bloomberg, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
• Canned herring packed with bones is rich in calcium and is also shelf-stable and more affordable than fresh mackerel.
  — Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Jan. 2026