If milk bottle says BEST BY JUNE 10/22 , how long does it last in the fridge if the bottle is opened and unopened?
Google says all opened milk lasts 4-7 days. It also says all unopened milk lasts 5-7 days. But my bottle has a BEST BY date of JUNE 10/22 , that is 5 months. Both can't be right, Either the article is wrong or the date on my bottle is a mistake of some kind. It's Nestles brand milk. Does someone have a clue.?
As you can tell I don't usually buy milk.
Best Answer
Was the milk stored at ambient temperature in the place you bought it? If so, you’ve probably bought ultra heat treated (UHT) milk. This kind of milk has been through a more aggressive sterilisation process than regular milk (which is pasteurised). UHT milk lasts much longer unopened because the bacteria that make milk curdle have been killed, but has a different taste (which most people find less pleasant than fresh milk).
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According to Eat By Date, once opened, all milk lasts four to seven days past its printed date, if refrigerated.How much longer is milk good after best by date?
While there are no set recommendations, most research suggests that as long as it's been stored properly, unopened milk generally stays good for 5\u20137 days past its listed date, while opened milk lasts at least 2\u20133 days past this date (3, 8 , 9).Does best by mean expired milk?
There's a huge difference between milk date labels that say \u201csell by,\u201d \u201cuse by,\u201d \u201cbest if used by\u201d and \u201cexpires on.\u201d \u201cThe phrase, \u201cbest if used by\u201d is used to indicate quality only\u2014even after this date, food is safe to eat.What does best by date mean on milk?
The milk expiration date, or \u201cbest when used by\u201d date is mostly a guideline of how long the milk will taste optimally fresh when handled and stored properly. It can last a solid week longer when stored well; however, not storing milk properly will cause it to go bad early.When Should I Stop Using Bottles?
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