Some food items in the fridge and kitchen cabinet are a little past the expiration date, but how come they still look good and don't smell? Just processed or thrown away huh? On food and beverage packaging sold on the market, usually there is a term that indicates the expiration date of the product. Some are written with "It should be used before" or "Best before", "Exp.", "Sell by" and "Use by". These various terms actually show different information and meanings, you know! Come on, see the explanation below! Look at the Meaning of the Date on the Packaging To find out when the food or drink you are consuming expires, you will usually find the date printed on the package. Best before, use by, sell by, and exp. are some of the most commonly used terms. What is the difference? 1. Best before or should be used before Best before signifies quality. That is, food or drinks are actually still safe to eat after the date stated, but