— Granulated and powdered sugar. Sugar does not spoil. Unopened or stored in an airtight container, bags or boxes of refined sugar have a shelf life of at least 24 months when stored in a dry, cool location.
— Brown sugar. Kept unopened or in an airtight container, brown sugar has a shelf life of 18 months. If it hardens, remoisten with a damp paper towel in a sealed container overnight.
— Solid shortening. Unopened, solid shortening will last indefinitely. However, Procter & Gamble suggests that unopened Crisco be used within 18 months, and opened Crisco should be used within six to 12 months. No need to refrigerate, even after opening.
— Chocolate chips. Opened or unopened, all varieties of baking chips will be useful for at least 24 months when stored either unopened or in a tightly covered container in a cool place.
— Flour. Unopened, flour has a shelf life of 18 months, according to General Mills. Once opened, it should be kept in an airtight container. To prevent infestation, store flour in the freezer.
— Nonfat dry milk. Unopened, dry milk has a useful shelf life of 15 months when kept in a cool, dry place.
— Baking powder and baking soda. Once opened, baking powder and baking soda will remain active on your pantry shelf for up to 18 months, or at the expiration date printed on the container. However, if you keep the tightly closed container in the freezer, it will remain active and fresh indefinitely.
— Evaporated milk. Unopened, evaporated milk is useful for up to six months, provided you invert the cans every two months to keep the product from separating.
— Condensed milk. You can buy enough of this product to last a full year, provided you turn the cans every two months as with evaporated milk.
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