
Honey is called liquid gold. The amount of water in it is very less, hence any kind of bacteria cannot grow in it, if the honey is absolutely pure and there is no adulteration in it, then it remains good for centuries. Scientists also found edible honey in thousands of years old Egyptian cemeteries.

Salt is a natural preservative, so it never spoils. If additives like iodine or anti-caking agents are not added to salt, it remains safe forever. Pure salt extracted from the sea maintains its original taste for years.

Sugar also never spoils like salt, because the amount of moisture in it is almost negligible. It may become hard over time, but you can easily make it soft again by heating it. Just keep the sugar away from moisture and insects.

If you keep white rice in an airtight container in a cool and dry place, it remains safe for 25 to 30 years or more. The reason for this is that white rice does not contain oil, so it does not spoil quickly.

Almost all the moisture in dried beans has been removed, so they remain good for decades. Although they may take a little longer to cook over time, they remain safe to eat.

White vinegar is very strongly acidic. Its acidic nature never allows it to spoil, it remains chemically stable and its taste and quality remain exactly the same even after years. It can be used in many ways from cleaning to eating.

Cornstarch contains neither fat nor protein, which is why it never spoils. If it is kept away from moisture in an airtight container, it remains usable forever.

While making instant coffee, all the water is removed from it. It does not spoil without moisture. If it is packed properly, it can be consumed well even after the expiry date, because it remains safe for a long time.

Due to fermentation, soy sauce does not spoil for a very long time. If no additional chemicals or preservatives are added to it and the bottle is sealed, it remains good for decades. Its taste also remains the same for a long time.

Hard drinks like whiskey, rum, vodka have very high alcohol content. This alcohol does not allow any kind of bacteria to grow. As long as the bottle is sealed, it never spoils. There may be a slight change in the taste after opening, but it does not spoil.
Published at : 09 Dec 2025 07:07 PM (IST)

