Sherry is a sweet-tasting fortified wine originating from the country of Spain, where it is usually grown from white grapes before being fortified by other alcoholic spirits.  Like most forms of alcoholic wines, sherry will keep well in the proper conditions, so long as exposure to oxygen and the open air is reduced as much as possible1. Because of the ...

Gatorade is an electrolyte-rich drink marketed as a sports aid underneath the PepsiCo multinational drink company1. Available in a wide variety of flavors, Gatorade is commonly found in nearly every store on the globe. Because of this popularity, it is not unusual to question how long Gatorade’s particular shelf-life is. Gatorade when left unopened will last up to nine months ...

Kombucha is the fermented form of the worldwide consumed green or black tea, purported for its supposed health benefits. This article in particular mostly refers to the kombucha tea itself and not the bacterial culture that is used to ferment green or black tea. While kombucha is technically already colonized by bacteria and fungi, these species are considered more “friendly” ...

Green peppers, more frequently referred to as bell peppers, are in fact botanically considered fruits, contrary to popular belief1. Green peppers originated in South American lands now known as Mexico and its geographically nearby countries. Just like most other forms of organic produce, green peppers are prime targets for microorganisms as well as certain species of insects. Apart from these ...

Marshmallows are a commonly enjoyed sugary treat throughout much of the world. Usually consisting of only sugar and gelatin with a small amount of moisture, the fluffy texture of marshmallows is developed through a rigorous process of whipping this mixture for several hours1. Because of the relatively simplistic ingredient make-up of marshmallows, storing them is often easy, and their shelf-life ...

Pecan, otherwise referred to as Carya illinoinensis, is an edible nut primarily consumed as a snack or used in the baking of confections called pralines. Being produced by an easily-developed tree, pecans are in no short supply throughout most of the world, and as such are often purchased in large quantities. According to an analytical assay performed by the U.S. ...

Horseradish is a root vegetable primarily used as a condiment in its shredded or pureed form. With a sour and pungent taste, horseradish is cultivated worldwide for its unique flavor.   The part of the plant usually referred to as horseradish is the long tubular section that grows beneath the soil. It is also possible to consume the flowers of the ...

Green tea is a warm drink made from the steeped leaves of the aptly named tea plant. Unlike black tea or other forms of tea from the same plant source, green tea is the relatively fresh and unprocessed version of the leaf, meaning it is more likely to be susceptible to spoilage and loss of quality1. While tea leaves in ...

Quiches are a type of French baked good usually consisting of a dairy and egg filling surrounded by pastry crust. The tops are most often left uncovered, allowing the filling to cook through properly.  Owing to how quickly dairy and eggs tend to spoil when left unpreserved1, it is important to keep in mind the exact length of time a ...

Pumpkin seeds, otherwise known as pepita of squash, are the seeds of squash or pumpkins that are entirely edible raw or roasted. Flat and oval in shape, pumpkin seeds are commonly consumed as a snack or garnish in most of North America and Mexico1. Owing to their high fat content and organic nature, pumpkin seeds are susceptible to fungal and ...