AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition · 8585
Specification 3.4.2.1, 3.5.1.3 · Paper 1
Revise: Buying and Storing FoodA best before date concerns quality. After it, cereal may become stale or lose its expected texture, but passing the date does not automatically make the food unsafe. Correct storage still matters.
- Revise: Labelling and Marketing Influences
A date indicating how long a food should retain its expected quality when stored correctly, rather than a safety deadline.