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Stay prepared: Foods with the longest shelf life

We have assembled a representative list of the longest lasting foods, including some that will last for weeks, and some that are virtually immortal.

<strong>1. Potatoes. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 2 to 5 weeks

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<strong>2. Onions. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 1 to 2 months

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<strong>3. Peanuts. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 1 to 2 months

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<strong>4. Winter squash. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 1 to 3 months

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<strong>5. Apples. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 5 days to 6 months

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<strong>6. Tea. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 6 to 12 months past "best by" date

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<strong>7. Powdered milk. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 1 to 1½ years

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<strong>8. Beef jerky. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 1 to 2 years

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<strong>9. Canned fruits and vegetables. S</strong><strong>helf life:</strong> 1 to 2 years past "best by" date

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<strong>10. Dried pasta. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 1 to 2 years past "best by" date

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<strong>11. Bouillon cubes. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 2 years

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<strong>12. Peanut butter. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 2 years

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<strong>13. Dark chocolate. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 2 to 5 years

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<strong>14. Canned or vacuum-pouched tuna. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 3 to 5 years after "best by" date

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<strong>15. Dried beans. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> Indefinite

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<strong>16. Honey. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> Indefinite

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<strong>17. Liquor. </strong><strong>Shelf life:</strong> Indefinite

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