Meaning of the word "best-before date" in English

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best-before date

US /ˌbest bɪˈfɔːr deɪt/

UK /ˌbest bɪˈfɔːr deɪt/

a date marked on a food product indicating the date by which the food should be eaten for best quality, but not necessarily for safety

Example:

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Always check the best-before date on dairy products.

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The cereal is still good, even though it's past its best-before date.

Synonym:

BBE date use-by date (less common for quality)

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