The Cooking Inn : Cupboard

Cupboard

Keep in mind that these results were done in a controlled environment. You will either have the same results or not.
Humidity does play a factor in storing foods.
The food we keep either stays as long as the following or longer.

Mixes and Packaged Foods:

Approximate Storage Times

Product	At 70°F	Comments
Biscuit, brownie, and muffin mix	9 months or expiration date	Keep cool & dry
*Cakes:*
purchased	5-8 days	Refrigerate if whipped cream or custard filling.
mixes	9 months	Keep cool & dry
angel food	12 months	Keep cool & dry
Casserole mix:
complete or add meat	9-12 months	Keep cool & dry. After preparation, store refrigerated or frozen.
Cookies:
homemade	2-3 weeks	Put in airtight container
packaged	2-3 months	Keep tightly closed
Crackers	3 months	Keep tightly closed
Frosting:
canned	3 months or date on can	store leftovers in refrigerator
mix	8 months	Keep cool & dry
Hot roll mix	18 months	If opened, put in airtight container
Pancake mix	6-9 months	Put in airtight container
Piecrust mix	8 months	Keep cool & dry
Potatoes, instant mix	6-12 months	Keep in airtight package
cans, opened	2 weeks	tightly closed. Use dry measuring
Pudding mixes	12 months	Keep cool & dry
Rice mixes	6-12 months	Keep cool & dry
Sauce and gravy mixes	6-12 months	Keep cool & dry
Soup mixes	12 months	12 months
	2-3 months	Keep in airtight package