Buying food has recently become a real problem, because more and more often stale goods are laid out on store shelves. Only an experienced buyer is able to understand the huge assortment.
Instructions
Step 1
Look at the expiration date The first thing to look for before buying food is the numbers on the packaging. They speak either about the date of manufacture (and the shelf life can be read near the composition), or about the expiration date. Do not purchase a product with a short shelf life if you are not sure that you will use it during this time.
Step 2
Evaluate the appearance The quality of products can also be determined "by eye". Examine the product carefully, look for mold or dull color, elasticity and other qualities that can be seen with the naked eye.
Step 3
Pay attention to the integrity of the packaging In the Russian reality, suppliers often violate storage conditions by damaging the packaging. Sealed bags, which help to keep food fresh, lose all their properties at the slightest rupture.
Step 4
Shop in large supermarkets Large stores have many more customers than small stores, so the food on the shelves is not stale. Another tip is to take food from the back rows. Usually put forward those whose expiration date will expire soon. Fresh ones move back.
Step 5
When purchasing finished products in special departments, ask the seller when a particular dish was prepared, what shelf life it has. If possible, smell the product before buying - an experienced housewife can easily identify spoiled food by smell.
