The shelf life of canned hawthorn is more than two years.

Because cans are airtightly packaged and cut off from the air, they have a long shelf life, some of which can last more than two years. When purchasing, be careful not to buy an expansion tank. If the shelf life has passed and the can swells, it is often because the food is contaminated by bacteria, and the can must be thrown away.

If there is no expanded can, open it and smell it. If there is sour or miscellaneous smell, you cannot eat it. If there is rust inside the jar, it should not be eaten. In addition, after the shelf life has passed, even if the taste has not changed, you should heat it before eating.

Extended information:

Don’t panic because the shelf life of food is about to expire, and don’t relax your vigilance just because the shelf life has not yet expired. Foods with a closer production date are fresher and have better flavor and taste, but foods that are closer to their shelf life also have edible value. The shelf life is a guarantee of food quality, but it can only be achieved when the product is unopened and under specified storage conditions.

Once the package is opened, the "shelf life" loses its meaning, so the food should be eaten as soon as possible after opening the package, or stored in a sealed container. The shelf life refers to prepackaged food. For non-prepackaged food, such as bulk food and ready-to-sell food, there is no shelf life marked. You should eat it as soon as possible after buying it. Pay attention to the storage method and do not eat it if you find any abnormality. Food safety hazards.

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