Sources: For details about data sources used for food storage information, please click here. Food Storage - How long can you keep Tips How long does mustard last once opened? The precise answer depends to a large extent on storage conditions - to maximize the shelf life of opened mustard, store in a cool, dark place and keep tightly covered at all times.
How long does an opened bottle of mustard last at normal room temperature? If your mustard dries out, add a tablespoon or two of vinegar and give it a stir. It should be usable again. Second, always use clean utensils when scooping the mustard. Scooping the condiment with utensils already used for other purposes will likely transfer bacteria and contaminants to the mustard.
And that might result in it going bad prematurely. Now to the place of storage: does open mustard need to be refrigerated? The best answer I can come up with is: it depends. Mustard is very similar to ketchup in that matter. Last but not least, mustard, if stored for a long time, tends to separate. To get it back to its original state you can stir it using a spoon or a butter knife. That date informs you of how long the mustard should retain freshness.
Of course, since mustard is a pretty acidic condiment, it will easily last for a few months past that date. Generally speaking, mustard degrades in quality over time. There are many types of mustard available. Mustards with a higher amount of acid, such as Dijon mustard, will last longer than milder varieties, like honey mustard.
Those crumbs of bread, cheese or meat could mold and spoil the whole jar of mustard. Wipe the neck of the jar and the top to prevent the mustard from clumping and drying as the vinegar — and its protection — dissipates, leaving that dried mustard vulnerable to spoiling, then contaminating the whole jar or bottle. The bottom line on how far past the expiration date mustard can be considered safe to use lies in its appearance and smell.
If a lot of the liquid has separated, leaving the ground mustard seeds and other spices in a dry clump, or it has an off odor, the best bet is to throw it out. If it looks and smells fine, you can probably use it without concern. Sharon Secor began writing professionally in , while attending Empire State University.
Secor specializes primarily in personal finance and economics, and writes on a broad range of subjects. She is published in numerous online and print publications, including Freedom's Phoenix, the ObscentiyCrimes and the American Chronicle. By: Sharon Secor. What Is Mustard Flour?
Never Used, Unopened In the United States, the bright yellow, mild flavored mustard tends to be the most widely used. Opened and Refrigerated Once a jar or bottle of mustard has been opened, its useful life decreases because it is no longer sealed against environmental contaminates.
Nice and Clean To make sure that mustard lasts as long as it should, use correct food-handling techniques. The Bottom Line The bottom line on how far past the expiration date mustard can be considered safe to use lies in its appearance and smell.
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