Take this off your Costco and SamsClub list.
, or going stale, and that those seemingly"cost-effective" purchases can quickly turn into money down the drain.. But, apparently the problem is widespread at bulk retailers. We checked in with numerous food and grocery experts, and across the board, buying fresh produce in bulk is something most avoid doing.
Processed foods such as sugary cereals, chips, and candy are also a turn off for more experienced shoppers. These items can go stale or bad extremely quickly after opening–especially when you buy them in monster-sized boxes like the ones sold at stores like Costco. Dietician"Chips, junk foods, pastries, candy, and sugar-sweetened beverages top the list as things not to buy in bulk," Goodson says.
MacPherson recommends freezing items like pre-chopped fruits and veggies for later use and also storing various dry goods—such as cereals or grains—in airtight containers to promote a longer shelf life.
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