+A **best before** date indicates when a food product is expected to be at its peak quality, flavor, and texture. It is not a [Food Safety](/wiki/food_safety) date, meaning food can often still be consumed safely after this mark, contributing to discussions around [Food Waste](/wiki/food_waste).
+## See also
+- [Use By](/wiki/use_by)
+- [Shelf Life](/wiki/shelf_life)
+- [Food Storage](/wiki/food_storage)