Other FAQs

The two most commonly asked questions about shelf life are these:  How long will this food last?  What can I do to make it last longer? As you read the answers in these FAQs, remember these two points: 1) Shelf life is NOT about safety; it's about quality. 2) The "use-by" date on a product generally refers only to the unopened item.  If you want to know how long the contents in an OPENED container will remain at its best, you can find the answers for hundreds of foods by using the search box on this site's home page.  Now, onward to the questions we've been asked recently.

Pineapple,  despite its off-putting exterior, is America's second most popular tropical fruit after the banana, says the George Mateljan Foundation on the Whole Foods website.  Obviously, a ton of people have discovered that, hidden inside its ugly and sometimes vicious exterior, is a treat that's delicious (a delightful blend of sweet and tart), nutritious, filling, and, best of all, low in calories.  For pineapple fans who bemoan its fragility and for pineapple avoiders who fear the challenge of carving it, we've put together a series of helpful FAQs to enhance your confidence when interacting with this finger-pricking product. We've included advice from selection all the way to consumption.  Here we go.