Food Glorious Food Quiz

What’s the difference between “Best Before” and “Use By”

It depends which food they’re on
They’re both the same thing
“Best Before” is about quality “Use By” indicates it may no longer be safe to eat

On average a UK family will throw away about £810 of food per year (Wrap – Retail Survey 2019). Understanding the difference between ‘use-by’ and ‘best-before’ dates helps you to reduce amount of food waste– ‘use by’ is about safety and food isn’t safe to eat after this date. ‘Best before’ is about quality and foods are perfectly safe to eat after this date, they just might not taste as good.

Over 5.8 million glasses of what, are wasted each year in the UK?

Milk
Orange Juice
Beer

Trust your senses (smell it..). Milk freezes well, so if you're heading away, freeze the remainder in your ice tray and add cubes to your next brew. Or blend it with some leftover fruit for a delicious smoothie.

How many slices of bread are thrown away each year on average in the UK?

20 million
7 million
2 million

20 million, yes 20 million whole slices of bread are thrown away each year! (Wrap – 2020 Study) Bread doesn't have a long shelf life but that doesn’t mean it has to be wasted. If you find yourself with a stale loaf, why not make your own breadcrumbs? Or freeze it. Simply slice it, wrap it well and defrost as needed. It can stay in your freezer for up to three months.

What type of food do we throw away the most each year in the UK?

Meat
Fresh Vegetables & Salad
Cereal

Fresh Veg & salad makes up 28% of the total food wastage in the UK. Keep your fruit and veg in the fridge as it will last longer (apart from potatoes, onions, bananas and pineapple). Keep bagged salad and spinach leaves fresher by putting a piece of kitchen towel in the bag it will stop the leaves going slimy.

What can the average family of four save each month by reducing food waste?

Approx. £35
Approx. £10
Approx. £60

A family of four can save around £810 per year by reducing food waste. And better still, there’s some easy to implement ways to achieve this. Write a shopping list, plan your meals, remember what is in the fridge, and buy only what you need. Ref: https://insinkerator.emerson.com/en-gb/blog/food-waste-facts-uk

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