Snacks Shelf Life

Packaged snacks are low-moisture foods that rarely become unsafe. They go stale when they absorb humidity and rancid when their fats oxidize, so an airtight container matters more than the printed date. Opened, most are at their best for 1–2 weeks; unopened, for months.

15 foods · times shown are for the most common state of each food; tap a food for every state, storage tips and spoilage signs.