Which is a phrase that is commonly used to help consumers and retailers decide when food is of best quality?

Explanation:

Best if used by can be defined as the descriptions that is written on the food packages.

These labels indicate the quality of food which is best before this date. After which there is no use to purchase these food packages as it is not in its best quality after this date.

The best before date indicates the when the quality of the food will be best for the quality or flavor.

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