SAN ANTONIO – With grocery prices rising and SNAP benefits set to end on Nov. 1 , knowing how long your food can last is as important as ever.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says that some food may still be good even after it hits its labeled expiration date, but how do you know what to look for?

To make the most of the food we buy for as long as possible, we wanted to know: How long is something actually good for? When is it really time to throw it out?

It turns out the “sell by,” “use by” and “best by” labels on foods do not mean the same thing.

For quick reference, here’s what each date means:

Best by : This date indicates when something is at its peak quality or flavor.

Sell by : This date refers to how long a store should display or sell an item.

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