How long can milk products be frozen before spoiling? [duplicate]

I made a sauce for macaroni and cheese about 6 months ago and froze the excess sauce. It is basically a bechamel sauce with a fair amount of cheese melted in.

I realize that if I thaw and re-heat this sauce there may be taste or texture differences - the cheese may seize, etc. But I'm mostly concerned with whether this will be safe to eat.

Is it possible for the sauce to have spoiled? If so, will reheating make it safe to eat or not?

Best Answer

Your sauce won't spoil when frozen, but the quality will decline. Not knowing how much time exactly there was between making it and it being totally frozen, there is a possibility that this is an issue. If it was chilled rather quickly, your sauce is safe to eat.

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Quick Answer about "How long can milk products be frozen before spoiling? [duplicate]"

Luckily, there's an easy solution — freezing your milk. Though some sites claim that you can store frozen milk

How long will milk last in the freezer?

Milk can last for up to 6 weeks in the freezer, without any impact on its flavour and nutritional value. Freeze unopened milk containers in their original packaging before the 'best-before' date. Leftover evaporated milk can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks with no adverse effects.

How do you increase the shelf life of milk products?

Traditionally, milk and other dairy products are treated at high temperatures to inactivate microbes and ensure product safety. The most common treatment is pasteurization, which can increase shelf life from seven to 20 days.

Can dairy products be frozen?

Cottage cheese - Cream style and dry cottage cheese and ricotta cheese can be frozen for a month. Cream style may separate when thawed. Cream cheese - can be frozen for later use in cooking, dips or as icing. Cheese food products, such as sauces, dips, processed cheese \u2014 flavored or plain \u2014 usually freeze fine.

How do you preserve dairy products?

Store milk and other dairy products in the coldest part of the refrigerator, never store milk in the refrigerator door where it is susceptible to warmer air from opening and closing the door. Milk is best consumed by the package use-by date, and buttermilk within one to two weeks from the date of purchase.

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