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The best way to store your condiments

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Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Prof. Gunnar Sigge, food scientist, associate professor and Head of the Department of Food Science at Stellenbosch University.

Sigge answered questions regarding food safety and explained the exact difference between use by, sell by and best before dates.

19 Jan 1AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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