shelf-stable food

noun

UK /ˈʃelf ˌsteɪ.bəl fuːd/

US /ˈʃelf ˌsteɪ.bəl fuːd/

Shelf-stable food is food that can sit safely on a shelf for a long time without going bad.

Canned beans and dried pasta are shelf-stable foods you can keep in the pantry.

SYNONYMS

non-perishable food long-lasting food storable food ambient food pantry food

RELATED WORDS

canned goods dried food preserved food pantry food storage

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Food that does not need refrigeration before opening.

Milk powder is a shelf-stable food that works well for camping.

3. Foods designed for emergency or long-term storage.

The shelter stocked shelf-stable food for the storm season.

4. Packaged goods with a long best-before date.

Rice and crackers are common shelf-stable foods in food banks.