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Food waste : a self-assessment
Despite best intentions , few individuals can boast of never wasting food . To improve your food usage balance sheet over the next few weeks , here are some questions to help you take stock of how much you throw in the trash or compost .
• Have any of your unopened perishables become wilted or moldy ?
• Do you have to scrape food like uneaten spaghetti or milk-soaked cereal from your dishes before washing them ?
• Do you dispose of food as soon as it passes the expiration date on the packaging ?
Once you ’ ve evaluated what foods you throw away , you ’ ll have a clearer picture of your household ’ s habits . You may find you ’ re serving oversized portions or buying more perishables than you can eat . With these insights , you ’ ll be able to adjust your practices accordingly .
Before throwing away any food , ask yourself if it can be used in another dish . For example , leftover vegetables might work in an omelet . Additionally , you can turn a slice of dry bread into breadcrumbs . If you ’ ve prepared too much food that can ’ t be frozen , offer the extras to friends or coworkers . You can reduce your waste and make others happy at the same time . n
Best if used by Remember , the expiration date leaves room for flexibility . According to the Food and Safety Inspection Service , this date isn ’ t a guarantee of the safety of a product . Rather , it ’ s an index of the freshness and potential shelf life of foods that haven ’ t been opened . This means that after the date indicated , the food may no longer have the same freshness or nutritional value but may nevertheless be edible . Of course , sure signs of deterioration , like a foul odor or mold , don ’ t lie . You just need to be cautious .
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