Store jars in a cool, dry, dark place that will stay above freezing temperatures. Inspect jars for spoilage before eating. Never taste any product that looks or smells suspicious. For best quality, use canned foods within one year. For example, the food may become soft or mushy.
Light can fade the color of canned foods in glass jars.
The ideal storage place for dried food is cool, dry and dark. The cooler the storage area, the longer the shelf life. You don't have to have a fancy place to store dried foods. A dark, unheated closet or drawer can be used. Metal containers have an advantage over glass or plastic because they keep the food in the dark.