Bone broth has green tint; is this normal?

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Is it normal for bone broth to have a green tint? I skimmed a bit off and it looked like sautéed spinach. The broth itself had a slight green tint. I'm not sure whether that's okay or a sign of something being amiss. Could it be caused by the bone marrow, fats, etc?






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What color should bone broth be?

Marrow bones make your broth a beautiful and rich dark brown color. Grassfed beef marrow bones are more expensive than regular grass-fed beef soup bones, but any bones will work for bone-broth. I cook beef bones for a long while (45 hours) and add water to the crockpot as the broth is cooking.

How can you tell if bone broth is rancid?

To find if it's spoiled, look for subtle changes in color or smell. If the broth started developing a sour smell or the flavor is no longer the same, discard it. Same thing if you notice any signs of mold or greenish specks on the liquid.

What does spoiled broth look like?

If the stock has a sour smell, you should discard it. A cloudy broth also looks cloudy and may have sediment. If it's not cloudy, it's not good.

Can bone broth spoil?

Unopened chicken broth lasts up to one year past the printed date. If you've stored your unopened chicken broth properly \u2014 in a dry and cool place \u2014 and the chicken broth's sell-by date is within a year, cook away!



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