Flour

As bought, in the cupboardabout 8 months

Once openedabout 6 months

Opening never extends a date: if the packet date comes sooner, go by that. Estimates for quality, not a safety ruling. What the dates mean

Flour keeps for about 8 months in the cupboard, counted from when you buy it. That's SnapLarder's estimate for flour in general. If the packet has a date, go by the packet: it's specific to that product.

How long does flour last once opened?

About 6 months. Opening never extends a date: if the date on the packet comes sooner, go by that.

Does flour have a use-by date?

Usually not. Flour normally carries a best-before date, which is about quality rather than safety. Stored as the label says, it’s usually still safe after it, though it may not be at its best. Use by vs best before

Can you freeze flour?

There's no need. Flour already keeps for about 8 months in the cupboard.