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Best-Before Dates on Nut Products: What They Mean
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Best-before is about quality, not safety. Learn how to interpret dates on sealed and opened nut packs.
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In the EU, best-before dates indicate when a product should taste at its peak — not necessarily when it becomes unsafe. Nuts are low-moisture foods with a different risk profile than fresh dairy or meat.
1. Sealed vs opened
An unopened pack within date should smell clean and taste crisp. Once opened, freshness depends more on storage than the printed date alone.
2. Trust your senses
Rancid or stale nuts smell paint-like or flat. When in doubt after long storage, taste one kernel before serving guests.