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Had a couple bags of frozen blueberries. Put them in the fridge to thaw. They've been in the fridge for several weeks. Can I still cook with them?



Best Answer

Trust your nose.

But I suspect they will be long dead - fermented/rotted




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How long will frozen blueberries last once thawed?

How long do frozen blueberries last after thawed? \u2013 Thawed blueberries will last for about 1 week if left covered in your fridge. It is best to use them right away once thawed.

Can you eat frozen berries after defrosting?

If you thaw frozen berries most of them will be very soft and almost puree like. They aren't that pleasure to eat anymore as such. However, they do still contain all the sugars and flavors from the fresh berries.

What happens if you thaw frozen blueberries?

The exposure to the cold freezes them quickly. This prevents the formation of large ice crystals, which destroys cell walls and makes berries lose their structure and become soft when they thaw.



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Answer 2

I strongly believe it's no good any more.

Update after hearing some comments [2nd update]

When u see liquid in the bag, it means the temp is usually above zero C which means it isn't the ideal temp for frozen berries.

I think it's usually quite ok to keep in the fridge for a few days, but not weeks

[3rd update] I am sorry for whatever confused I caused and I removed the comments about liquid in my previous answer to avoid confusion when people see this post in the future. Anyway, I found a box of forzen berries and here is what the pack suggests.

Please don't eat the berries if they are in the fridge for more than a few days

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