10 Foods That Seem to Last Forever Beyond Expiry

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• 46-year-Old Canned Salmon: University of Washington researchers studied expired salmon tins from 1979 for marine parasites. Findings suggested the worms’ presence indicated ecosystem health differences among pacific Northwest salmon species.

• 60-Year-Old Arctic Snack Stash: archaeologists in Greenland discovered combat ration tins from the 1960s containing perfectly preserved meals like jam, crackers, and meatballs due to the cold and dry climate.

• 63-Year-Old McDonald’s Fries: An Illinois family found two fast-food wrappers and fries from 1959 during home renovations. The items were preserved inside their house wall.

• 106-Year-Old Antarctic Fruitcake: A fruitcake supplied by Huntley & Palmers was recovered at Cape Adare,Antarctica,from early polar expeditions. Restoration efforts are ongoing to preserve it for historical display.

• 250-Year Old Cherries at Mount Vernon Estate: Archaeologists unearthed bottles containing cherry remnants in George Washington’s estate cellar. DNA tests aim to study these cherries more closely.

• 500-Year Royal Pantry in Baltic Sea Wreckage: Divers uncovered King Hans’ shipwreck stocked with luxury spices like saffron and fruits like grapes, preserved due to cold conditions underwater as circa 1495.

• 1,700-Year Roman Egg Discovery in britain: Found intact among three cracked eggs near leather artifacts inside a waterlogged pit likely intended as ritual offerings from Roman times.

• 2,000-Year Pompeii Fast Food Stall Remains Uncovered in Italy: Analysis revealed food stall pottery containing snails or goat remains showcasing cuisine/art intersection seen before AD79 Vesuvius disaster erupted hosting new angles too!

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