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Guan Haishan, a professor at the School of Life Sciences of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, said that after the "best before date" label expires, it is normal to continue eating, but the taste of snacks such as biscuits may change
.
Regarding the big discounts on common supermarket snacks that are about to expire, such as chocolate, Guan Haishan said: It’s not necessarily guaranteed to return the taste (original), whether it is good or not, it is difficult to tell
.
It doesn't matter how good the leaching left is, and the texture changes to the left, it doesn't matter how good it is
.
Guan Haishan said frankly that he personally would not buy these expired foods (including the "best before this date" foods)
.
For general sauces, in addition to the expiration date, you must also pay attention to the expiry date after opening
.
Otherwise, you can't eat it even if it hasn't expired
.
The expiring food sale is about to be the most "bought" snacks?Supermarkets sometimes put yellow discount stickers on expired foods, and you can buy chocolates, instant drinks, or biscuits that were originally worth tens of yuan for ten yuan and eight yuan
.
Although the Food Safety Center stated that food can still be eaten even after the "best before date" date, experts do not recommend eating it, especially the taste of snacks may be quite different
.
The latest issue of "Food Safety Focus" of the Center for Food Safety reminds consumers not to confuse "best before this date" and "use before this date"
.
Myth 1: "Best before this date" is the same as "Eat before this date".
Correct answer: "Best before this date" is related to the quality of the food.
This date means that if the food is properly stored, it can be reasonably expected to be on that day and The food can preserve its characteristics before that day
.
"Eat on or before" is related to food safety and applies to foods that are extremely perishable and may pose immediate risks to human health from a microbiological point of view
.
Myth 2: Expired food is unsafe.
The correct answer : eating foods that have passed the expiration date marked "eat on or before" is not safe, because these foods are normal in appearance and taste, but harmful microorganisms and toxins produced by microorganisms that cause food poisoning are not safe.
It may already exist and grow in large numbers; foods labeled "best before this date" may not be as good as before after the expiration date, but they are still acceptable for consumption
.
Take the square package as an example.
The expired square package may become dry and hard, but it may still be safe
.
Myth 3: What food should be labeled "eat on or before this date" .
Correct answer : At present, there are no clear regulations on which food must be labeled with which date
.
Manufacturers know the characteristics of their products best, so they are responsible for choosing the date label appropriately for consumers to choose
.
Manufacturers should consult professionals for their opinions
.
Friends of the Earth surveyed 81 canned and prepackaged foods that have passed the "best before date" last year, and tested their total bacterial content.
The results are all edible, including foods that have expired for 7 years.
Therefore, the association recommends , The food does not need to expire and can be eaten according to the situation
.
However, Guan Haishan, a professor at the School of Life Sciences of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, said that after the "best before date" label expires, it is normal to continue eating, but the taste of snacks such as biscuits may change
.
Regarding the big discounts on common supermarket snacks that are about to expire, such as chocolate, Guan Haishan said: It’s not necessarily guaranteed to return the taste (original), whether it is good or not, it is difficult to tell
.
It doesn't matter how good the leaching left is, and the texture changes to the left, it doesn't matter how good it is
.
Guan Haishan said frankly that he personally would not buy these expired foods (including the "best before this date" foods)
.
In addition to the big difference in taste, he reminded that since the product packaging does not indicate how long it will take to be "expired", there is a potential health risk
.
Take a packet of biscuits as an example.
When the package is sealed, it should not go bad
.
However, the oil content of biscuits can cause oxidation.
If consumers find that the biscuits have become soft and their texture has changed, they should no longer eat them
.
As for general sauces, in addition to paying attention to the expiration date, you should also pay attention to the expiry date after opening
.
Otherwise, you can't eat it even if it hasn't expired
.
Guan Haishan also pointed out that in the humid weather in Hong Kong, the beverage granules tend to become sticky after being damp.
Although they can still be drunk after flushing, they should not be drunk if the taste changes
.
He suggested that the safest way is to stop eating when the food expires
.
.
Regarding the big discounts on common supermarket snacks that are about to expire, such as chocolate, Guan Haishan said: It’s not necessarily guaranteed to return the taste (original), whether it is good or not, it is difficult to tell
.
It doesn't matter how good the leaching left is, and the texture changes to the left, it doesn't matter how good it is
.
Guan Haishan said frankly that he personally would not buy these expired foods (including the "best before this date" foods)
.
For general sauces, in addition to the expiration date, you must also pay attention to the expiry date after opening
.
Otherwise, you can't eat it even if it hasn't expired
.
The expiring food sale is about to be the most "bought" snacks?Supermarkets sometimes put yellow discount stickers on expired foods, and you can buy chocolates, instant drinks, or biscuits that were originally worth tens of yuan for ten yuan and eight yuan
.
Although the Food Safety Center stated that food can still be eaten even after the "best before date" date, experts do not recommend eating it, especially the taste of snacks may be quite different
.
The latest issue of "Food Safety Focus" of the Center for Food Safety reminds consumers not to confuse "best before this date" and "use before this date"
.
Myth 1: "Best before this date" is the same as "Eat before this date".
Correct answer: "Best before this date" is related to the quality of the food.
This date means that if the food is properly stored, it can be reasonably expected to be on that day and The food can preserve its characteristics before that day
.
"Eat on or before" is related to food safety and applies to foods that are extremely perishable and may pose immediate risks to human health from a microbiological point of view
.
Image source: Center for Food Safety
Myth 2: Expired food is unsafe.
The correct answer : eating foods that have passed the expiration date marked "eat on or before" is not safe, because these foods are normal in appearance and taste, but harmful microorganisms and toxins produced by microorganisms that cause food poisoning are not safe.
It may already exist and grow in large numbers; foods labeled "best before this date" may not be as good as before after the expiration date, but they are still acceptable for consumption
.
Take the square package as an example.
The expired square package may become dry and hard, but it may still be safe
.
Myth 3: What food should be labeled "eat on or before this date" .
Correct answer : At present, there are no clear regulations on which food must be labeled with which date
.
Manufacturers know the characteristics of their products best, so they are responsible for choosing the date label appropriately for consumers to choose
.
Manufacturers should consult professionals for their opinions
.
Friends of the Earth surveyed 81 canned and prepackaged foods that have passed the "best before date" last year, and tested their total bacterial content.
The results are all edible, including foods that have expired for 7 years.
Therefore, the association recommends , The food does not need to expire and can be eaten according to the situation
.
However, Guan Haishan, a professor at the School of Life Sciences of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, said that after the "best before date" label expires, it is normal to continue eating, but the taste of snacks such as biscuits may change
.
Regarding the big discounts on common supermarket snacks that are about to expire, such as chocolate, Guan Haishan said: It’s not necessarily guaranteed to return the taste (original), whether it is good or not, it is difficult to tell
.
It doesn't matter how good the leaching left is, and the texture changes to the left, it doesn't matter how good it is
.
Guan Haishan said frankly that he personally would not buy these expired foods (including the "best before this date" foods)
.
In addition to the big difference in taste, he reminded that since the product packaging does not indicate how long it will take to be "expired", there is a potential health risk
.
Take a packet of biscuits as an example.
When the package is sealed, it should not go bad
.
However, the oil content of biscuits can cause oxidation.
If consumers find that the biscuits have become soft and their texture has changed, they should no longer eat them
.
As for general sauces, in addition to paying attention to the expiration date, you should also pay attention to the expiry date after opening
.
Otherwise, you can't eat it even if it hasn't expired
.
Guan Haishan also pointed out that in the humid weather in Hong Kong, the beverage granules tend to become sticky after being damp.
Although they can still be drunk after flushing, they should not be drunk if the taste changes
.
He suggested that the safest way is to stop eating when the food expires
.
