As a kid, I used to have a designated dresser drawer in my room where I would store my Halloween candy.  I would try to make it last as long as possible.  After several years of this practice, my experience told me to eat my favorite pieces first because some candy just didn’t taste good after a while.  What I didn’t know at the time was that candy has a shelf life.

Shelf life is the length of time a product may be stored without becoming unsuitable for use or consumption.

This shelf life for candy can range between two weeks to a year.  The length of time depends on the type of candy, along with correct packaging and the proper storage conditions.
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