By Sakshi Sah
Published May 22, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Expiry date vs best before date: What you need to know

Learn how expiry and best-before dates affect your food.

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Packaged foods often show both best-before and expiry dates.

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Best before means the food is good, but its quality may change after this date.

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The expiry date means the food is unsafe to eat after this date.

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Checking food labels helps you know if the food is safe to eat.

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The date of manufacture shows when the food was made and packed.

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Never eat food after the expiry date, as it can harm your health.

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Always check both dates and trust your senses to stay safe.

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