Grandma's Country Foods Approximate Food Storage Shelf Life Chart

Please Note: F/D = Freeze-Dried 
Product Type Approx. YRS Product Type Approx. YRS
Baking Powder 10-15 Fruit, Mango Chunks 10-15
Baking, Corn Starch 15 Fruit, Papaya Chunks 10-15
Baking, Dehydrated Honey 10 Fruit, Peach-Apple Flakes 10-15
Baking, Flour Unbleached 6-10 Fruit, Peaches, Sliced F/D 25
Baking, Iodized Salt 20 Fruit, Pineapple Chunks 10-15
Baking, Brownie Deluxe Mix 5-10 Fruit, Raisins 8-10
Baking, Cookie, Basic Mix 5-10 Fruit, Raspberries, Whole F/D 25
Baking, Muffin, Blueberry Mix 5-10 Fruit, Raspberry Flavored Apple Nuggets 10-15
Baking, Pancake, 6 Grain 5-10 Fruit, Strawberries, Sliced F/D 25
Baking, Pancake , Blueberry 5-10 Fruit, Strawberry-Apple Flakes 10-15
Baking, Pancake Buttermilk 10-15    
Baking, Pudding, Chocolate 5-10 Grains, Cornmeal 10
Baking, Pudding, Vanilla 5-10 Grains, Macaroni, Elbow 10-15
Baking, Shortening Powder 5-10 Grains, Popcorn 10-15
Baking, Sugar, Brown 8-10    
Baking, Sugar, White 15-20 Seeds, Garden Seed Pack 4 +
       
Beans, Baby Lima 15-20 Soup, ABC Blend 10-15
Beans, Black Turtle 15-20 Soup, Baked Potato Cheese 8-10
Beans, Green 15-20 Soup, Broccoli Cheese 8-10
Beans, Lentils 15-20 Soup, Cream Base 10-15
Beans, Lentils, Red 15-20 Soup, Cream Soup Base Deluxe 2-3
Beans, Pinto 15-20 Soup, Creamy Chicken Noodle 8-10
Beans, Red Kidney 15-20 Soup, Creamy Mushroom 8-10
Beans, Small Red 15-20 Soup, Creamy Potato 8-10
Beans, Small White Navy 15-20 Soup, Gumbo 8-10
Beans, Split Peas 15-20 Soup, Sweet Corn Chowder 8-10
       
Bouillon, Beef-Vegetarian 10-15 Entrée, Chili 8-10
Bouillon, Chicken-Vegetarian 10-15 Entrée, Chicken Teriyaki with Rice 8-10
    Entrée, Fried Rice 8-10
Cereal, 10 Grain 10-15 Entrée, Beef Stroganoff 8-10
Cereal, 6 Grain 8-10 Entrée, Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce 8-10
Cereal, Germade/Creamy Farina 10 Entrée, Mac & Cheese 8-10
Cereal, Granola Nutty 4    
Cereal, Oats, Quick 10 TVP, Bacon 10-15
Cereal, Wheat, Cracked 10 TVP, Barbeque 10-15
    TVP, Beef 10-15
Dairy, Butter Powder 5-10 TVP, Beef Jerky 10-15
Dairy, Buttermilk Powder 5-10 TVP, Chicken 10-15
Dairy, Margarine Powder 5-10 TVP, Chicken Chunks 10-15
Dairy, Sour Cream Powder 5-10 TVP, Ham 10-15
Dairy, Cheese, Cheddar Powder 5-10 TVP, Pepperoni 10-15
Dairy, Cheese, Romano 5-10 TVP, Sausage 10-15
Dairy, Cheese, Mac & Cheese 5-10 TVP, Sloppy Joe 10-15
Dairy, Country Cream Milk 10-20 TVP, Taco 10-15
Dairy, Country Cream Chocolate 5-8    
Dairy, MilQ 5-10 Vegetables, Broccoli Florets 10-15
    Vegetables, Carrots, Dices 10-15
Drink, Apple 15 + Vegetables, Celery, Stock & Leaf 10-15
Drink, Lemonade 15 + Vegetables, Corn F/D 25
Drink, Orange 15 + Vegetables, Corn Sweet 10-15
Drink, Peach 15 + Vegetables, Corn Sweet F/D 25
Drink, Strawberry 15 + Vegetables, Mushroom Slices 10-15
    Vegetables, Onions, Chopped 10-15
Egg, Powder Mix (Scrambled Eggs) 5-8 Vegetables, Peanut Powder 10-15
Egg, Whites Powder 5-8 Vegetables, Peas Sweet F/D 25
Egg, Whole Powder (Use in Recipes) 5-5 Vegetables, Peas, Sweet 10-15
    Vegetables, Peppers, Green & Red Bell 10-15
Fruit, Apple Sauce 5-8 Vegetables, Potato Dices 10-15
Fruit, Apple Slices 10-15 Vegetables, Potato Flakes 10-15
Fruit, Banana Slices 10-15 Vegetables, Potato Hash browns 10-15
Fruit, Banana Slices F/D 25 Vegetables, Potato Pearls 10-15
Fruit, Blackberries, F/D 25 Vegetables, Potato Slices 10-15
Fruit, Blueberries Whole F/D 25 Vegetables, Spinach Flakes 10-15
Fruit, Boysenberries F/D 25 Vegetables, Stew Blend 10-15
Fruit, Fruit Cocktail 10-15 Vegetables, Tomato Powder 10-15
These are approximate estimates based on average storage temperature of 70 degrees. The lower and more constant the temperature, 45 to 65 degrees suggested, the longer the food will last. Once opened, the #1 problem is humidity. Put opened product in an air tight container such as Zip Lock Bags.