Imagine opening your cupboard and finding a package of rice that’s been past its best-before date for several months. What do you do? Most people, as a precaution, throw it out. However, this reflex is often unjustified and contributes to considerable food waste. What if we told you that this situation could soon change?
Finally understand the difference between DLC and DDM
Before addressing this potential reform, it is essential to clarify a confusion that has persisted for too long: the difference between DLC and DDM.
The Best Before Date (BBD), indicated by the words “use by…”, applies to fresh products such as meat, fish, or yogurts. After this date, consuming these foods can indeed pose a health risk.
On the other hand, the Best Before Date (BBD), listed under the heading “best before…”, is a completely different story. It applies to dry products such as pasta, rice, canned goods, and coffee. In this case, exceeding the date does not pose any health risks, only a possible deterioration in quality (taste, texture, etc.).
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