Shelf-stable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Shelf-stable is an adjective meaning Of foods, storable for extended periods at room temperature.
Meaning
Of foods, storable for extended periods at room temperature.
Example Sentences
shelf-stable whipping cream
It is necessary to distinguish between the shelf-life of two broad categories of foods, namely those that are shelf-stable and those that are perishable. For this discussion, shelf-life will be treated as it relates to microbial activity only.
Synonyms for shelf-stable
Depending on context, synonyms include nonperishable, unperishable.
Antonyms for shelf-stable
Common opposites include perishable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include storable, stashable, stockable, shelfworthy, sessionable, refrigeratable.
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