How long does it take an opened jar of mayonnaise to go bad?!
It's been sitting in my fridge for nearly three months, I used it probably five or six times then let it sit for a long time!. It's been covered, doesn't smell particularly bad and doesn't have anything growing on it or anything, but i'm hesitant to use it because of the delay!. Thoughts!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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I would use it as long as it has not passed it's expiration date it is fine!. It just won't taste as fresh but it will still taste good!. And nope you won't get sick!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I always believed that mayonnaise should be kept in the refrigerator at all times, and then I went to cooking school!. One of my first classes was cold foods, where we learned about cold sauce preparation, and where I learned about real mayonnaise and fake, evil mayonnaise!.
Real mayonnaise is a fresh preparation, meaning you make it pretty much right before you want to serve it!. It is an emulsion made using egg yolks, oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper!. Given the main ingredient is raw egg, real mayo is at high-risk for bacteria like salmonella!. Once made, real mayo should be used immediately, and anything that cannot be used should be stored in a clean, sealed container in the fridge for no more than one week!.
Fake, evil mayonnaise, on the other hand, is not a fresh preparation!. In fact, it's probably months old before you even bring it home from the store (there should be a red light going off in your head right now)!. You can't store raw eggs at room temperature in sealed jars for months without adding tons and tons of preservatives!. And that's exactly what is in the fake evil mayo, so much, in fact, nothing grows in that stuff!. You can store an open jar of commercial mayo on your counter-top for over six weeks and it will still be considered "safe"!. it was an in-class experiment!. In my opinion, the fact that we left it out and open for six weeks is less disgusting than the amount of chemicals that must be in it to make such a feat possible!. Regardless, most people cross-contaminate it when they dip in a knife or spoon while making a sandwich or salad!. It's those little food particles that'll go bad if you leave your evil mayo out, not the mayo itself!. So maybe it's a good idea to throw that tiny jar of chemical-egg goo in the fridge too!.
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Real mayonnaise is a fresh preparation, meaning you make it pretty much right before you want to serve it!. It is an emulsion made using egg yolks, oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper!. Given the main ingredient is raw egg, real mayo is at high-risk for bacteria like salmonella!. Once made, real mayo should be used immediately, and anything that cannot be used should be stored in a clean, sealed container in the fridge for no more than one week!.
Fake, evil mayonnaise, on the other hand, is not a fresh preparation!. In fact, it's probably months old before you even bring it home from the store (there should be a red light going off in your head right now)!. You can't store raw eggs at room temperature in sealed jars for months without adding tons and tons of preservatives!. And that's exactly what is in the fake evil mayo, so much, in fact, nothing grows in that stuff!. You can store an open jar of commercial mayo on your counter-top for over six weeks and it will still be considered "safe"!. it was an in-class experiment!. In my opinion, the fact that we left it out and open for six weeks is less disgusting than the amount of chemicals that must be in it to make such a feat possible!. Regardless, most people cross-contaminate it when they dip in a knife or spoon while making a sandwich or salad!. It's those little food particles that'll go bad if you leave your evil mayo out, not the mayo itself!. So maybe it's a good idea to throw that tiny jar of chemical-egg goo in the fridge too!.
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It you leave the mayonnaise out the fridge it is almost instantly but if you have it in the fridge you should check the expiration date!.
Sometimes they "expire" before the actual expiration date!. Remember that you're not 100% sure that everybody has followed the cold chain!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Sometimes they "expire" before the actual expiration date!. Remember that you're not 100% sure that everybody has followed the cold chain!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If it was opened three months ago, toss it!. Mayo is notorious for going bad and while it probably won't kill you it can bad mayo can give you a mighty tummy ache!.
If you use it so rarely buy a small squeeze bottle!.
The key here with your question is that the jar is OPENED!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If you use it so rarely buy a small squeeze bottle!.
The key here with your question is that the jar is OPENED!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It's probably okay!. Ours sits in the fridge that long or longer!. Check out the smell and the appearance!. If it's got mold, or green stuff or yucky stuff, throw it out!. If you have just a little doubt, use it in cooking, as in a cake or casserole!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
There's usually an expiration date on them, but I've had mayo for up to a year in the refrigerator and it's fine!. They use alot of preservative in it now!.!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
mayo has eggs which go bad very quickly!. Toss the jar!.
If it was a jar of jelly or jam, it would be ok since it is mostly sugar!. It all depends what kind of condiment it is!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If it was a jar of jelly or jam, it would be ok since it is mostly sugar!. It all depends what kind of condiment it is!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I would check the expiration date and be careful I would not use it I generally replace anything after anything about two monthsWww@FoodAQ@Com
I keep mine in there for around 3 months!. They are made to last a long time!. If it smells or tastes bad, throw it out, otherwise, I think it is ok!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
There should be a used by date on the jar somewhere!. That would be your best guide!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
check the expiration dateWww@FoodAQ@Com
Depends on the kind of people he hangs out with:)
awww, get a sense of humor!Www@FoodAQ@Com
awww, get a sense of humor!Www@FoodAQ@Com
!.I Would not use it past the expiration date because mayo is made from raw eggsWww@FoodAQ@Com
It should be just fine!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The day you buy it!. Mayo sucks!Www@FoodAQ@Com