Can you use bread flour that is 2 months past the best use by date? [duplicate]

I've got some bread flour that has been in the refrigerator that has a best use date of Sept. 2015, and it's now Nov. 2015, is it okay to still bake with it?

Best Answer

The purpose of "best used by" date, on most products, is an indicator of freshness, as opposed to safety. Of course, things like temperature, light...storage conditions in general, also impact product quality. So there are several variables to consider. As pointed out above, give it a look, give it a smell...if it passes those tests give it a try.

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Can you use bread flour 2 months out of date?

Thus, it's always best to throw out your flour if it smells bad or shows signs of mold. Eating small amounts of rancid flour likely won't harm your health, but moldy flour may be incredibly dangerous due to its levels of compounds called mycotoxins.

How long is bread flour good after the best by date?

According to Healthline, the type of flour can drastically change its shelf life. Regular flour tends to last 6-8 months past its printed date, while whole wheat flour is typically only best for an extra 4-6 months.

What happens if you use expired bread flour?

Eating expired flour generally doesn't have significant consequences. \u201cMost of the time, nothing happens other than that your baked goods don't taste good,\u201d Knauer says. However, there is a small chance that eating expired flour might make you sick.

What happens if you use expired flour?

If you happen to bake once or twice with rancid flour, you probably will not have any harmful health side effects but your food will definitely suffer. Flour that has gone bad will give your food a sour or musty taste. Even though the food you made is fresh, it will not smell or taste fresh.

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