creme fraiche 1 month out of date!
I was just cooking some soup and added some creme fraiche (I smelt it before and it smelt fine, force of habit)
Once I had mixed it in - I noticed that the sell by date was the 15th of January!
I mean it smelt fine before I put it in, but will I give myself food poisoning or will I be alright?
Best Answer
Crème fraiche is a cultured product, meaning it has lots of helpful bacteria that cause the initial sourness.
These products will tend to become progressively more sour over time - in the case of crème fraiche, more like sour cream - but the pre-existing bacteria tend to compete with (and win against) other parasites, such that the food will start to smell "off" long before it is unsafe, and may actually never spoil as far as bacteria are concerned. It may, however, develop mold.
If it's not moldy, and it smells fine to you, then feel free to eat it and don't fret about it. Sell-by dates are indicators of quality only, not food safety.
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It may, however, develop mold. If it's not moldy, and it smells fine to you, then feel free to eat it and don't fret about it. Sell-by dates are indicators of quality only, not food safety.Can you eat crème fraîche out of date?
It will almost certainly be fine to use from what you have said. If it's been unopened, in the fridge, and it looks and smells OK, I would use it. If it looks and smells fine, taste it. If it tastes fine, use it.Can crème fraîche make you sick?
The acid drops the pH of the cream, creating an unsafe environment for bad bacteria to grow that can make you sick, yet creates a healthy environment for the good bacteria to thrive. As this occurs, the cream thickens and becomes slightly tangy.How long is crème fraîche good in the refrigerator?
Typically, cr\xe8me fra\xeeche will keep for up to eight weeks if refrigerated.How long does crème fraîche last when opened?
Cr\xe8me fra\xeeche is a fragile product. From the moment a pouch or pack is opened, the product is no longer protected. This is why it states on the packaging the product should be consumed quickly, usually within 3 or 4 days after opening, whilst the product retains its flavour and nutritional quality.Randy Marsh Cooking with Crème Fraîche - SOUTH PARK
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