Why does water have an experation date?!
Why does water have an experation date?
I never notice that water has an experation date in till yesterday. The only thing that i know is that when is open and left on the counter a long time it gets bubbles.
Answers:
There are two main types of sterilization that all food and drink manufacturers use. The first is the use of peracetic acid that gives an instant kill to most pathogens (bugs that make you ill). The second is the use of steam. Holding a steam temperature of above 120 degrees in the product line for 15 minutes will kill virtually all pathogens. However, some bacteria form spores which are virtually indestructible and can last for millions of years. The only way to make totally sterile drinks would be to irradiate them, which wouldn't make them radioactive, but would make them cost a great deal of money to produce. Thus, the manufacturer cannot guarantee that their product is free of pathogens and gives it a 'use by' to minimize their liability. Packaging deterioration is the other reason for the "Best By" Date.
Some states require all beverages and foods, including water, to have a expiration date on the label.
also over time, water picks up flavors from its packaging as it warms up and coold down
the FDA has not established a shelf life for water, so you can store those bottles indefinitely. But it might not tast as fresh.
because ..............
folks gave me bottled water with expiration date one year ago
It tasted like the plastic bottle
YUCK
The bubbles are (usually) just dissolved oxygen coming out because the water warmed up sitting on the counter.
Bottled water has an expiration date because there could be a few bacteria in it and they multiply over time, especially if not refrigerated.
So, to be safe, the vendor assigns an expiration date. You could probably drink "expired" water with no problem, unless you noticed an off smell or flavor.
umm im not to sure lol
i think that the company's just have to put it on there
but water come on it dosent go bad
Turns to wine after a while.
Bottled water (and tap water) have bacteria in it. If you let it sit too long, the bacteria multiply too much.
Best bet is to store all water in the fridge, the cold temp will slow down bacteria growth.
the plastic molecules leak into the water ...which is bad for your health!
this is why you should NOT keep refilling those bottled water bottles and keep drinking out of them
It is a standard practice in the United States.
In the United States bottled water's shelf life is date stamped for two years.
Properly stored bottled water has indefinitely shelf live. However, long-term storage of bottled water may result in aesthetic defects, such as off-odor and taste.
I was always told that you can save water forever but manufacturers have to put a sell by date on there becauseif they don't sell it by the date stamped on there and someone gets sick then they're in trouble just like some luncheon meat in the case has a sell by date andif you buy it the day before the date you'd still keep it in the fridge for a few days