Why does my ricotta cheese go bad in a few days?
No matter if I buy my ricotta by weight or by package it goes bad (funky smell, the puddle of cheese water gets grainy, some yellow tint on the sides of the cheese, losing its mellow sweet taste) within 2-3 days. I know it could have a fridge life of 1 to 2 weeks - why is it not the case with me?
Best Answer
Pasteurized ricotta should last 2-4 weeks in the fridge, unpastuerized 1-2 weeks.
So, A Few Possibilities:
Your fridge is way too warm, like close to room temperature. Ricotta will spoil if left out at room temperature or warmer in a few days. Have you checked fridge temp? Where in the fridge are you storing the ricotta?
You have a lot of spoiled milk bacteria in your fridge. If you've had dairy products go "off" many times in your fridge (or only once, but you spilled it), and not cleaned it, then you may have cultures of dairy-eating bacteria living in your fridge. Do other dairy products spoil quickly for you?
Your ricotta vendor is contaminated. If you've been getting all of this ricotta from the same store or the same maker, it's possible that their equipment/storage is contaminated. Try a different source/store.
You are buying ricotta which is already old. When was this ricotta made? How close is it to the expiration date when you buy it?
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Ricotta cheese, like cottage cheese and cream cheese, is high in moisture and spoils more quickly than hard cheeses. Use it promptly because it only stays fresh for a week or two.Does ricotta cheese go bad quickly?
Unopened ricotta cheese usually lasts for a couple of days past its date. Once you open the container, you should finish it in less than a week. The faster you consume it, the better the quality.How can you tell if ricotta cheese has gone bad?
How can you tell if ricotta cheese is bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and look at the ricotta cheese: if ricotta cheese turns yellow or develops an off odor or flavor, it should be discarded for quality purposes; if mold appears, discard the entire package.How long does ricotta cheese last in the refrigerator?
The shelf life of ricotta cheese is around two weeks or three to five days past the date on the label. After you open the container, finish the leftovers within five to seven days. If you need more time, freeze the cheese.CAN expired ricotta make you sick?
I ate moldy ricotta cheese, will I get sick? If you see any mold on your ricotta cheese, it is best to throw it out as it can easily spread to the whole container. The mold itself will not make you sick. It is the bacteria that can grow in the mold such as Listeria, E.Dealing with my new problem (How to make RICOTTA Cheese) | VLOG
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Answer 2
In fact, the brand I buy says on the container: for maximum freshness, use entire contents with 3-5 days of opening.
Answer 3
Strain/drain it when you bring it home, and leave it in an airtight sealed clean container.
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