I have a pack of sea salt. Though it's expired according to box label, I'm wondering is it safe to consum?!
I have a pack of sea salt. Though it's expired according to box label, I'm wondering is it safe to consum?
The question is: Is salt really "expire" after a period of time? Or the expiry date on box is only an act for manufacturer to include because all consumable items need an exipiry date?
Pls advice! Thanks!
Answers:
Well it all depends on how was the salt stored..!
If stored in a dry area, it shall be fine because the only thing salt is under harm from is moisture. If there is moisture in it, it could have harm full microbes.
So the best way to check that the salt is OK after passing of expiry date is to :
01. THERE SHOULD BE NO LUMPS IN SALT.
02. THE SALT SHOULD BE FREE FLOWING. ( for this, lift some salt in your palm and drop it slowly as is done to check direction of air in golf course!!, it should not fall as lumps)
If it passes the above 2 tests, DON'T worry IT IS FINE!!