Read the label. Trust the food.
Cornerstone guides plus the FoodPulse Label Scanner help you decode date labels, allergens, and nutrition facts — with sources cited.
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Allergens on food labels — what to trust
U.S. law requires the top 9 allergens to be called out in plain language. 'May contain' and 'processed in a facility with' are voluntary and not standardized.
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Best By vs Use By — what date labels actually mean
'Best by' is a quality guess, not a safety cliff. Most shelf-stable foods are fine days to weeks past the date; only infant formula has a legally mandated meaning.
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How to read a Nutrition Facts label in 30 seconds
Serving size drives every number. Compare per-100 g when the servings are dramatically different — a 'low sugar' cereal is often just a smaller serving.
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Fridge, freezer & pantry — how long everything really lasts
Temperature and packaging matter far more than dates. A properly-vacuumed roast keeps 6 months in the freezer; the same roast in cling film keeps 6 weeks.
