How to know when spinach has gone bad?
I just opened up a fresh pack of spinach which is two days until its use by date. It had been stored in the fridge at perhaps 6c since yesterday.
I noticed that some leaves have little brown dots on them in the middle and on the edges. Some leaves are also slightly torn in places. The browning is a bit like what you see in this image: https://www.quora.com/How-can-you-tell-when-spinach-has-gone-bad
Are these brown dots/tears a sign of spinach gone bad or can I eat it(including the brown bits)?
Why did it develop if it is in use by date and had been refrigerated?
The quora answerer says you can rip any 'damaged' parts and eat it however since some parts of it are damaged isn't it safer to just discard everything?
Again are these parts really damaged because it seems in date and refrigerated to me. Just those brown dots on a number of leaves are making me uncomfortable. If I were to remove the brown parts, cook it and use the cooked spinach the next day, isn't it lkely to have developed more problems in which case one should use it same day?
Is there anything else I can look for e.g. bad smell which I don't notice btw?
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And you'll definitely know when your spinach has gone bad. The edges of the once bright, crisp green leaves will first turn yellow, and eventually, the leaves will get gnarly and soggy, often taking on an unpleasant smell. At that point, your spinach is better off in the compost pile than on your plate.What happens if you eat bad spinach?
Contaminated spinach typically harbors norovirus \u2014 the common stomach bug linked with vomiting and diarrhea \u2014 and sometimes carries E. coli as well.What does spoiled spinach look like?
If your spinach looks wilted, slimy, or dark green in color chances are that it is no longer good. What is this? Spinach will start out bright green and as it starts to go bad it gets darker and darker eventually turning blackish. Any signs of it getting dark are signs of it spoiling and should be tossed out.When should you not eat spinach?
People who are taking blood thinners, such as warfarin, should consult with their healthcare practitioner before eating large amounts of spinach ( 34 ). People who are prone to kidney stones may want to avoid spinach. This leafy green is also very high in vitamin K1, which can be a problem for people on blood thinners.Does spinach go bad in the refrigerator?
Store the spinach in the crisper drawer of your fridge for about 10 days. If your spinach isn't in an airtight container, make sure you don't store it next to ethylene-producing fruits (such as bananas and apples). Exposure to ethylene gas will cause your spinach to go bad more quickly.Spinach Benefits and Caution Explained By Dr. Berg
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