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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 6 MIN

The difference between use-by, sell-by and best-before dates

from Breakfast with Martin Bester · host Jacaranda FM

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.

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