This social surplus product can be: 1  destroyed, or wasted. 2  held in reserve, or hoarded. 3  consumed. 4  traded or otherwise transferred to-from others. 5  reinvested.
How long does cream cheese last? Cream Cheese will last for about 3-4 weeks longer than any best by date printed on the package, depending on the following variables. The shelf life of cream cheese is influenced by a variety of factors, such as the form of cheese, the processing method, packaging date, its exposure to heat, and how it is stored.
Cream can last from 1-3 weeks beyond its best by date, depending on the type, how it is cared for and how it will be used. The shelf life of dairy cream is influenced by a variety of factors, such as the type of cream, the processing method, packaging date, its exposure to heat, and how the it is stored. Cream is a dairy product that is composed of the higher-butterfat layer skimmed from the top of milk before homogenization.