There are plenty of food myths out there, but the myth about Twinkies lasting far past their expiration date might appear to have some truth to it, but science has revealed that this is simply not the case. Although the sugary snack has plenty of preservatives that would keep it fresh for some time, it would in no way be good to eat for years, as the myth would imply. Similarly, other pre-packaged foods follow the same shelf life, with their expiration dates being just as truthful as a Twinkie's.

So what foods would traverse time and space - okay, maybe just time - in order to survive most anything and still be safe to eat? While the foods we eat every day won't likely be making the list anytime soon, there are some select foods that would last the test of time simply based on their preparation and ingredient list. While many of these foods are strange, no, none of these things are made by Hostess... Sorry.

Toffee And Hard Candies

Due to the boiling and preservative nature of sugar, candy such as toffee would likely last for quite some time. Everyone has gone through their grandparent's kitchen cabinets and discovered these tiny candies, and no one ever asks if they've "expired". That's because, while there's an expiration date on everything, these candies still maintain their shape (barring extreme exposure to heat), flavor, and overall freshness, as long as they're wrapped in the original wrapper. That's not to say they're totally safe to eat after, say, ten years... But in the event of an apocalypse, they should probably be pretty high on the list.

Honey

Honey has been discovered to be somewhat of a miracle food, and not just by ingesting it. It also has incredible preservative properties and has been used for centuries in cooking and canning. Honey is also something that's naturally produced and can be eaten without even being touched by human hands, making it one of the more unique food items on the list.

While its texture and composition would undoubtedly change after sitting for hundreds of years, it's another form of nutrient that would last for quite some time, posing both digestive and topical benefits.

Dried Seeds

Deep in the glaciers of Arctic lies the Global Seed Vault, in which is stored nearly one million seeds from around the world. The process of freezing seeds helps to extend their shelf life and when thawed would likely be fine, considering they've been dried to start.

Experts have said that the seeds locked in this vault would last indefinitely, even forever, in the condition they exist currently. In the event of an actual apocalypse, the seeds would remain frozen due to the external temps, thus ensuring their survival.

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Butters And Fatty Foods

Obviously, the butter in the fridge will not last 100 years or more. However, way back in the day, there was such a thing as "bog butter." This butter, which is more of a waxy substance, is found in peat bogs.

While its flavor is nothing short of disgusting and the stench potentially worse, it's estimated that this stuff could last indefinitely. Many things have even been preserved in these bogs, including plant life and even human remains. It's not appetizing but it does go to show how long fatty substances can last, given the right composition.

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Perhaps The Big Mac?

Prior to Burger King's removal of preservatives from their burgers, the exact shelf life of a Big Mac could not be determined. However, Iceland does have a burger on display that has been preserved in nearly perfect condition since 2009... Which makes one wonder how long a Big Mac, with the proper preservatives, would have lasted given the chance.

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