Picture the scene: I’m at home last Sunday morning feeling a little groggy and looking forward to my weekly ‘Full Irish’. When I go the fridge I realise that the rashers, sausages, black pudding and eggs that were there the day before have vanished.
While throwing the empty carton of orange juice into the bin a few minutes later, to my surprise I spot my uncoo
ked breakfast.
On investigation, my wife explains that the ‘best before dates were for Saturday’. So alas I had to content myself with the ‘healthy option’ of Bran Flakes and a banana and toast. ‘No harm’ I hear those that know me say.
It did get me thinking about the difference between ‘best before’ and ‘use by’ dates, and the thousands of €’s that we needlessly throw away each year.
For the purposes of educating myself and my wife, I came across the following useful website by eatwell.gov.uk
I now have the definitions of ‘best before’ and ‘use by’ stuck to the fridge.
Brendan Lee
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