Adjective
shelf-stable (comparative more shelf-stable, superlative most shelf-stable)
Of foods, storable for extended periods at room temperature.
Antonym: perishable
shelf-stable whipping cream
In fatter times, food banks receive donations of shelf-stable items, like peanut butter, pasta, tuna fish, and soup, from wholesalers, manufacturers, restaurants, and grocery chains that over-ordered. Source: Internet
On Wednesday, the pantry fed 289 students, who received a bag of fresh produce and shelf-stable food along with 18 eggs and milk. Source: Internet
In the meantime, it’s restricted to selling only shelf-stable bulk items, such as honey, bread, pasta, flour, protein bars and dog biscuits. Source: Internet
Meanwhile, as Costco has noted, Nielsen data showed a big spike in U.S. demand for many shelf-stable grocery items including canned goods, flour, sugar and bottled water as well as supplements, fruit snacks and first aid kits. Source: Internet
What you’ll likely find at the grocery store, though, are vinegar pickles that have been canned in boiling water in order to be shelf-stable. Source: Internet