When you’re stocking your pantry, take note of storage instructions and best-before dates. Nuts and certain whole grains are higher in fat and are best stored at 50 to 70 F in a clean, dark cupboard. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze.
Fat
assorted oils (e.g. extra-virgin olive oil; flaxseed, grapeseed, coconut, camelina, and some flavored oils; toasted sesame oil)
nut/seed butters* (e.g. tahini, peanut, almond, sunflower seed, hazelnut, and pumpkin seed butters)
nuts/seeds (e.g. almonds, peanuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, walnuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pine nuts)
coconut milk/cream
Acid
lemon juice*
lime juice*
vinegars (e.g. rice, red wine, white wine, balsamic, sherry, and apple cider vinegars)
Sweet
dried fruits (e.g. dates, figs, raisins, cranberries, apricots, prunes)
candied ginger
maple syrup*
coconut/raw sugar
Savory
assorted salts (e.g. flaked, Himalayan, kosher, and sea salts)
dried herbs/spices
miso paste*
gluten-free low-sodium tamari soy sauce
gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
coconut aminos
nutritional yeast
Dijon mustard*
jarred olives*
Dried goods
assorted rice (e.g. brown, jasmine, and wild rice)
canned goods (e.g. chickpeas, lentils, black beans, cannellini beans, tomatoes, roasted red peppers)
dried legumes (e.g. chickpeas, lentils)
assorted pastas (e.g. semolina, gluten free)
grains (e.g. quinoa, couscous, spelt, barley)
roots (e.g. onions, potatoes, squash, beets, garlic)
