{"id":46381,"date":"2021-08-25T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T01:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=46381"},"modified":"2021-08-04T15:33:15","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T07:33:15","slug":"best-before-vs-expiry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-before-vs-expiry\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s The Difference Between \u201cBest Before\u201d And \u201cExpiry Date\u201d? Here\u2019s All You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever thought twice about throwing out food although it was after the best before date? Maybe you chanced upon jars of canned goods that had not seen the light of day in years, and you wondered: Are they edible? The clues are on the labels but they don\u2019t all mean the same thing. Comparing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best before vs expiry date<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the two summarises the overall quality of the food. However, the specifics slightly differ, which we will explain more here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Before vs Expiry Date<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Separating The Two Common Food Labels<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Best Before Date?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Sauces-Dressings-cat.11000003.11000046.11000050\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sauces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Instant-Noodle-Pasta-cat.11000003.11000004.11000007\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">instant noodles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Jam-Spreads-cat.11000003.11000035.11000044\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jams and spreads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Snacks-cat.11000003.11000010\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snacks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014all kinds of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Food-Staple-cat.11000003.11000029\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food staples<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pantry products have a best before date on the packaging. Many often confuse it with the expiry date, but the two labels tell consumers different things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best before dates guarantees certain properties of a product to be effective up until a cut-off time. After the best before date, the food may lose its freshness, aroma, or nutrients. For example, potato <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Chips-Crisp-cat.11000003.11000010.11000014\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may lose crispiness, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=ketchup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ketchup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be more acidic, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=canned%20fruit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">canned fruits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may lose sweetness. All in all, it\u2019s about the taste, not so much the safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, proper storage according to packaging instructions will prevent food products from turning sour or mouldy before their best before dates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Expiry Date?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best before vs expiry date<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; what\u2019s the difference then? While a best before date indicates freshness, the expiry date simply tells consumers the last day a product is safe for consumption. In other words, best before dates are quality indicators and expiry dates are cut-off periods. Expiry dates are sometimes interchangeable with \u201cuse by\u201d dates, which label highly perishable products, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Seafood-cat.11000003.11000099.11000103\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seafood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Meat-cat.11000003.11000099.11000102\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Foods Are Safe To Eat After Their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expiry And Best Before Dates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46387\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46387\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46387\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Types-min.jpg\" alt=\"best before vs expiry\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Types-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Types-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Types-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Types-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Types-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Types-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credit: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@vickyng\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vicky Ng<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/yL9qjDDmmMU\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Except for fresh produce that isn\u2019t sold in packaging, virtually all food items are labelled with an expiry date and\/or best before date to give consumers a deadline to consume them. However, some caveats are permissible. When stored properly, these items will remain edible past both their expiry and best before dates:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By definition, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=fresh%20eggs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eggs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are perishable goods, but you can lengthen their shelf life by at least two weeks after storing them in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Refrigerators-cat.11000824.11000843.11000849\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refrigerator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between two and four degrees celsius.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bread<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can excuse the staleness (stale bread makes delicious croutons by the way), it\u2019s safe to eat <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Breads-cat.11000003.11000109.11000110\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bread<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> past its expiry date. Be mindful of mould though, especially if it\u2019s stored in a moist environment. To prolong its shelf life, store in the refrigerator and it should be good for up to four weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheese<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Particularly hard <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=cheese\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheese<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Perfect-Italiano-Parmesan-Grated-Cheese-(1.5kg)-i.220838653.4146693184?position=7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parmesan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Anchor-Cheddar-Block-Cheese-(2kg)-i.253091702.5832526822?position=12\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheddar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because they have a lower moisture content compared to soft cheeses like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Emborg-Brie-Cheese-125g-i.39332303.8869354820?position=5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brie<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Store cheeses by covering them with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=aluminum%20foil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aluminium foil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=cling%20wrap\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cling wrap<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure their freshness for weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cereal<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it\u2019s unopened, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Cereals-cat.11000003.11000063\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cereal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can last up to six months past its expiration and best before dates. If opened, it\u2019ll last for up to four months provided that it\u2019s stored in a dry container.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasta<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This dry universal staple can last for up to two years past its due date. Ideally, you should keep <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=pasta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pasta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in an airtight <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=glass%20container\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glass container<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Honey-cat.11000003.11000035.11000043\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> practically never goes bad! Thanks to a low-moisture body that prevents bacteria from growing, this nutritious elixir can last for years on end when stored properly. That said, you may see crystal shards in the honey, which aren\u2019t a cause for concern. Just place the jar in warm <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Water-cat.11000003.11000079.11000081\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and stir until the crystals disappear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above are just some of the many examples of foods that last beyond their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expiry and best before dates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Nonetheless, to be cautious, if you are dubious about that slice of bread or it tastes funkier than usual, it\u2019s best to throw it in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Trash-Recycling-Bins-cat.11001155.11001221.11001225\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Food poisoning is no fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do You Extend Food Shelf Life?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When In Doubt, Freeze Everything<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46383\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46383\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46383\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Freeze-min.jpg\" alt=\"best before vs expiry\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Freeze-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Freeze-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Freeze-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Freeze-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Freeze-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Freeze-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@dev_irl\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dev Benjamin<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/pwr2uTPpz68\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deterioration in food is put on hold during freezing, meaning that bacteria can\u2019t grow even if it\u2019s long past the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expiry or best before date<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Hence, consider freezing if you plan to keep food around for long periods of time. From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Herbs-Spices-cat.11000003.11000046.11000049\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">herbs and spices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Soup-cat.11000003.11000035.11000040\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, almost everything can be frozen. Just make sure warm dishes are cooled before putting them in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Freezers-cat.11000824.11000843.11000850\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freezer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep It Airtight<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46386\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46386\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46386\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Storage-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Storage-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Storage-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Storage-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Storage-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Storage-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Storage-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@ellaolsson\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ella Olsson<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/mV_fzXhwiOg\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As noted before, sealing foods airtight is an effective way to prolong their lifespan. Applicable to most pantry staples like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Baking-Supplies-cat.11000003.11000056\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baking ingredients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Nuts-cat.11000003.11000010.11000019\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dried nuts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can easily add a few months to your items if they\u2019re sealed properly. There are a few ways to do so: Use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=reseable%20plastic%20bag\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resealable airtight bag<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Food-Storage-Dispensers-cat.11001155.11001241.11001242\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food storage containers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whichever you choose, ensure there are no signs of moisture before sealing as moisture is a bacteria breeding ground.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate Fresh Produce\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46385\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46385\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46385\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Produce-min.jpg\" alt=\"best before vs expiry\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Produce-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Produce-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Produce-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Produce-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Produce-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Produce-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@elloproducts\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ello<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/AEU9UZstCfs\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you guilty of stuffing the crisper drawer? It\u2019s common for us to put all sorts of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Fruits-cat.11000003.11000099.11000105\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Vegetables-cat.11000003.11000099.11000104\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veggies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in one place without having much of an afterthought about it. But an overcrowded compartment becomes a fertile breeding ground for mould to grow. To avoid this, separate fresh produce into different sections in the fridge. For instance, place leafy greens in the top compartment close to the fridge door so you won\u2019t forget to use them, while the rest can go into the crisper drawer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Before vs Expiry Date<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To Ensure Your Food Stays Fresh All The Time<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46384\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46384\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-46384 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Last-2-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Last-2-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Last-2-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Last-2-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Last-2-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Last-2-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Best-Before-Last-2-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@neonbrand\">NeONBRAND<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/SvhXD3kPSTY\">Unsplash<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><i><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By clearly identifying <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best before and expiry dates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you help ensure the food you and your family consume is safe and fresh. Besides, these two indicators can act as a barometer of sorts during <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/online-grocery-delivery-services-malaysia\/\">grocery shopping<\/a>, helping you to make better purchases without contributing to food wastage! Health is wealth and what you put into your stomach plays a big part. Try incorporating <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-foods-to-lower-cholesterol\/\">these diets into your daily meals to lower cholesterol<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or make a glass of fresh green juice with these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-slow-juicer-malaysia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reliable slow juicers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to kickstart your day!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever thought twice about throwing out food although it was after the best before date? 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