Shortdated Products: Safe and Great for Reducing Food Waste

At LaTienda.ee, we believe good food should never go to waste. That’s why we’re introducing a special category in our online shop called Shortdated: products that are close to their “best before” date, but still perfectly safe and delicious to enjoy.

Best Before vs. Use By: What’s the Difference?

Many people confuse the terms “best before” and “use by”. In reality, they mean very different things:

Difference between Best Before and Use By

Best before: This date indicates the period when the product is at its peak quality in terms of taste, texture, and appearance. After this date, the food is still safe to eat as long as it has been stored properly.

Use by: This date is about safety. Products with a “use by” date should not be consumed after that date for health reasons.

An Example

Think of a bag of Corn Flour with a “best before” date of 1 August. If you eat it on 20 August, it’s still safe; the product doesn’t suddenly “go bad” overnight, and it’s still perfect for your next recipe.

Shortdated Product with Special Discount:

Corn flour Harina PAN (Harina de Maíz ) - Shortdated

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Same product with regular date and price:

Corn flour Harina PAN (Harina de Maíz Blanco)

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Why We’re Doing This

At LaTienda.ee, we’re joining the global and Estonian efforts to fight food waste. Estonia actively promotes reducing unnecessary food disposal, and our Shortdated category is our contribution to this cause. Not only will you help the planet, but you’ll also save money while enjoying high-quality products.

Look for the Shortdated Label

In our online store, Shortdated items will come with a special discount. It’s a win-win: you get great deals, and together we reduce waste.

Let’s make the most of every bite, because good food deserves to be enjoyed, not thrown away.

Thank you for Reading,

La Tienda Team