What does best-before date mean?

Definition

A date on food packaging indicating how long the unopened product is expected to retain its intended quality when stored as directed.

Example sentences

• While restocking the freezer, Marta noticed that the best-before-date on this batch was earlier than expected.🔊

  While restocking the freezer, Marta noticed that the best-before-date on this batch was earlier than expected.

• This cereal's best-before date is next week, so let's get a smaller box.🔊

  This cereal's best-before date is next week, so let's get a smaller box.

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best-before date in other languages

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• In Japanese