14 “Expired Foods” That You Can Still Eat

10. Bread & Cakes

You can drastically increase the shelf life of a loaf of bread or a piece of cake by simply refrigerating it. If you freeze it, it can last even longer! All you need to do when you want to eat it is take it out and thaw completely. As long there’s no mold on it, it’s as good as new!

11. Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

If you buy pre-packaged portions of fresh fruit or vegetables, they may come with an expiration date. But, when it comes to natural foods, it’s not really rocket science figuring out whether they are good to eat. Even if part of the vegetable is rotten, sometimes you can still eat the rest of it. But before you use it, make sure to carefully look, feel, and smell it. If it doesn’t seem any different you’re good to go.

12. Chocolate

A chocolate bar that has passed its best-by date might not look as shiny as a brand new one or even taste as smooth or luscious. But, it’s still completely safe to eat, as long as it has been stored properly and left unopened. The white stuff on the surface of an old chocolate bar is not mold, it is simply the fat that rises to the top when the chocolate melts and resets. This process is also what messes with the texture.