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"In the case of preservatives, it may benefit the company that uses them since their food won't spoil on the shelf -- but it doesn't benefit me in any way." Th

"In the case of preservatives, it may benefit the company that uses them since their food won't spoil on the shelf -- but it doesn't benefit me in any way." That's a really good point.

RK 18y ago
Like allowing you to buy in bulk?
- jrockway 18y ago
  This is a good point, but food can last a long time without preservatives. I have never had any dry food spoil on me, and I don't go through food particularly quickly. I think I have had some unopened flour around for about 3 years :)