Pantry Chart Question

I rearranged the pantry chart I found at ND state by how long things should last. Anyone else do this? Would anyone be interested in a copy? Am I the only fanatic who wanted to know what supposedly lasts the longest?

I think it would be interesting.

Why don't you attach it here and people can check it out. Below where you type the post, is a tab marked "attachments". You can upload the file there.

That is an interesting thought.

I have done food storage for well over twenty years and have never worried about how long things last.

Of course beans, baking powder, whole grain rice, and whole wheat flour have a short shelf life. So for that reason, I do not buy baking powder, whole grain rice or whole what flour.

Cooking oils used to last forever though for some reason this no longer works.

While I read such charts, I do not let them dictate to me how long I keep stuff.

Here it is, so far. I don't use this slavishly, but discovered a point or two I didn't know from past charts I did.

Well, I can't upload it as it's a .docx file.

Here it is instead:
(btw, the dates are data entry dates so that if there's a revised chart I know I need to check the data. Since the first one of these I did > 10 years ago, it used to be more of a problem. I started over last time...

Storage Time Food Notes Date
Indefinitely Cocoa 11/12/24
Indefinitely Flour, white Unopened, frozen 11/12/24
Up to 3Y Corn syrup Keep tightly covered, refrigerate to extend storage. Remove any light surface mold, heat to 180F before use. 11/9/24
2-3Y Baking Soda Unopened, keep dry & covered 11/9/24
2-3Y Tea, instant Unopened, cover tightly 11/25/24
1.5-3Y Tea bags Unopened                   11/25/24

2Y Tea, loose Unopened, airtight container 11/25/24
2Y Artificial sweeteners Cover tightly 11/9/24
2Y Chocolate Syrup Unopened 11/12/24
2Y Coffee, canned Unopened, pantry 11/12/24
2Y Coffee creamer, powdered Unopened, keep dry & cool 11/12/24
2Y Egg Noodles Unopened 4/3/25
2Y Honey Cover tightly. If crystalizes, warm opened jar in pan of hot water 11/12/24
2Y Pasta: spaghetti, macaroni, etc. Unopened 3/4/25
2Y Vinegar Unopened, keep tightly covered. Slightly cloudy appearance doesn’t affect quality. Distilled vinegar keeps longer than cider vinegar. 11/25/24

1.5 – 2Y Cornstarch Unopened 11/25/24
1.5 – 2Y Sugar: brown, granulated, powdered Put in airtight container 11/9/24
1Y-2Y Cornmeal Unopened 11/12/24
1Y-2Y Chocolate: semi, unsweetened Unopened 11/12/24
1Y-2Y Molasses Unopened, keep tightly covered, refrigerate to extend life 3/4/25
1Y-2Y Rice: brown, white, wild Unopened 11/9/24
1Y-2Y Shortenings (solid) Unopened, store in cool dark place in tightly closed container 11/9/24

1.5Y Cornstarch Opened, cover tightly 11/12/24

6M – 1.5Y Baking Powder Unopened, keep dry & covered 11/9/24
6M - 1.5Y Jams & Jellies Unopened, cover tightly refrigerate after opening 4/3/25

1Y Bouillon Cubes/Granules Keep dry & covered 11/9/24
1Y Cereal, dry (hot) Unopened 11/9/24
1Y Chocolate, premelted Keep cool 11/12/24
1Y Chocolate, semi, unsweetened Opened 11/12/24
1Y Cocoa mixes Cover tightly 11/12/24
1Y Coffee, instant Unopened 11/12/24
1Y Cornmeal Opened (refrigerator) 11/12/24
1Y Flour, white Opened (refrigerator) 11/12/24
1Y Fruit Cakes Cold Fridge or Freezer 4/3/25
1Y Grits Store in airtight container 11/12/24
1Y Marshmallows Unopened 4/3/25
1Y Milk, condensed or evap Unopened 4/3/25
1Y Pancake syrup Unopened, refrigerate after opening 11/9/24
1Y Pasta: spaghetti, macaroni, etc. Opened 4/3/25
1Y Rice: brown, white, wild Opened, keep tightly covered 11/9/24
1Y Vinegar Opened. See note 2Y, unopened 11/25/24

10M – 1Y Salad Dressings Bottled, unopened 11/9/24
10M – 1Y Gelatine (all types) Unopened, in orig. container 11/9/24
8M – 1Y Baked Cookies Frozen 4/3/25
8M Baked Fruit Pies Frozen, not pumpkin or chiffon 4/3/25

6M – 1Y Bulgar 4/3/25
6M – 1Y Cereal, dry (hot) Opened 11/9/24
6M – 1Y Cereal: ready to eat, cold Unopened, check dte on pkg 11/9/24
6M – 1Y Coffee, canned Opened (freezer) 11/9/24
6M – 1Y Cornmeal Opened (pantry) 11/9/24
6M – 1Y Flour, white Unopened can be frozen 11/9/24
6M – 1Y Jams & Jellies Opened 4/3/25
6M - 1Y Shortening (solid) Opened (refrigerator) refrigeration not needed; store in cool dark place in tightly closed container 11/12/24
6M – 1Y Teabags Opened 11/12/24
6M – 1Y Tea, instant Opened 11/12/24
6M – 1Y Tea, loose Opened 11/12/24
6M – 8M Flour, white Opened, pantry 11/12/24

6M Chocolate Syrup Opened, cover tightly, refrigerate after opening 11/9/24
6M Dried Bread Crumbs Keep dry & covered 11/25/24
6M Egg Noodles Opened 4/3/25
6M Fruit Cakes Pantry 11/25/24
6M Molasses Opened, cover tightly. Life can be extended in fridge. 4/3/25
6M Pancake syrup Opened (refrigerator) 6M – 1Y
6M Rice: flavored/herb 11/12/24
6M Vegetable Oils Unopened, store in cool dark place in tightly closed container 11/12/24

3-6M Baking Powder Opened 11/9/24
3-6M Baking Soda Opened 4/3/25
3-6M Flour, whole wheat Unopened, keep in orig. container 11/9/24