SCADOGuides
Clear, sourced answers about food dates, storage and waste - from recognised authorities. SCADO turns them into reminders; it is an organizational aid, not food-safety advice.
Use by vs best before: what the dates really mean
"Use by" is about safety, "best before" is about quality. What each food date label means, when to trust it, and how to waste less without taking risks.
Read the guide ->How long food lasts after opening
Once you open a pack, the printed date no longer applies. Typical safe windows for milk, deli meats, sauces and cans - and how to track the open-date.
Read the guide ->How long food lasts in the freezer
Frozen food stays safe indefinitely - freezer times are about quality. Best-quality windows for common foods, safe thawing, and the never-refreeze rule.
Read the guide ->How to reduce household food waste
Households cause most food waste. Five evidence-based habits - plan, store right, first-in-first-out, use leftovers, read dates correctly - and how tracking helps.
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