shelf-stable

American  

[shelf-stey-buhl] / ˈʃɛlfˈsteɪ bəl /

adjective

1. (of food, liquid, or medicine) able to be stored safely for a long time without refrigeration.

   We always keep a couple of shelf-stable boxes of almond milk on hand now that both of us have gone vegan.

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Etymology

Origin of shelf-stable

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

“U.S. consumers signaled that for most essential categories, their spending intentions remained largely unchanged from the previous quarter. A slightly larger share of consumers said they intended to spend more on core categories, including meat, dairy and shelf-stable groceries, compared with the previous quarter,” they added.

From MarketWatch

Infographics like one from the United Way Family Resource Network suggest offering shelf-stable foods alongside the candy bowl this year.

From Salon

For its fourth, flavor-seekers turned their attention to the shelf-stable dinner kit favored by yesterday’s working moms, thanks to the episode titled “Worms.”

From Salon

When her turn came, she showed her government employee card and received two boxes, one with fresh fruits and vegetables, the other with shelf-stable goods.

From Barron's

Water bottles are stacked in the kitchen and tucked under her mother’s bed; closets are packed with canned and shelf-stable foods, some marked to last until 2054.

From The Wall Street Journal