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Things You Should Always Know When Buying in Bulk

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Avoid Perishables

This should go without saying, but you should not buy perishable food items in bulk unless you know that you are going to consume it all quickly (or are cooking for an army). Focus instead on pantry essentials with a long shelf-life such as cereal, pasta, grains, stocks, oils, and beans.


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