Pantry & specialty

Pantry staples, sauces, spices, oils and specialty foods.

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Pantry & specialty buying guides

Buying guideBest By vs Use By vs Sell By

What best by, use by, sell by and freeze by dates mean, which ones relate to safety, and how to judge food quality after the date.

Buying guideHow to Read a Nutrition Facts Label in 60 Seconds

Labels

A quick guide to the Nutrition Facts label: serving size, calories, the 5/20 rule for percent Daily Value, added sugars, sodium, fiber and the ingredient list.

Buying guideOlive Oil Grades Explained

Pantry

What extra virgin, virgin, pure and light olive oil mean, how to choose a good bottle, harvest dates, storage, and which oil to cook with.

Buying guideOrganic Food Labels Explained

Food labels

Read USDA organic labels by ingredient percentage and seal rules, then distinguish a regulated production claim from nutrition or quality claims.