{"id":58,"date":"2021-03-23T14:31:31","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T13:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/?page_id=58"},"modified":"2021-03-26T13:14:27","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T12:14:27","slug":"can-mustard-go-bad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/things-to-know-about-mustard\/can-mustard-go-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Can mustard go bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-mustard-go-bad\"><\/span>Can mustard go bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No, just like honey, mustard does not go bad. It only changes its color, taste and consistency, so that if it is stored incorrectly, it no longer tastes like mustard.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/kann-senf-schlecht-werden-1024x368.jpg\" alt=\"Can mustard go bad?\" class=\"wp-image-153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/kann-senf-schlecht-werden-1024x368.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/kann-senf-schlecht-werden-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/kann-senf-schlecht-werden-768x276.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/kann-senf-schlecht-werden-1536x552.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/kann-senf-schlecht-werden.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Does mustard go bad? If mustard is stored in a dark, cool and sealed place, it will keep for a long time and also retain its flavor. The vinegar in the mustard means it can be kept almost unfired. If mustard oil settles on the surface, this oil can be stirred back in. Only if the mustard smells strongly or mold appears, the mustard should then no longer be consumed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-673eca0b5951d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-673eca0b5951d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/things-to-know-about-mustard\/can-mustard-go-bad\/#Can-mustard-go-bad\" title=\"Can mustard go bad?\">Can mustard go bad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/things-to-know-about-mustard\/can-mustard-go-bad\/#Why-does-not-mustard-go-bad\" title=\"Why does not mustard go bad?\">Why does not mustard go bad?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/things-to-know-about-mustard\/can-mustard-go-bad\/#What-is-the-shelf-life-of-mustard\" title=\"What is the shelf life of mustard?\">What is the shelf life of mustard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/things-to-know-about-mustard\/can-mustard-go-bad\/#Can-mustard-expire\" title=\"Can mustard expire?\">Can mustard expire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/things-to-know-about-mustard\/can-mustard-go-bad\/#Mustard-expired\" title=\"Mustard expired\">Mustard expired<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/things-to-know-about-mustard\/can-mustard-go-bad\/#Freeze-mustard\" title=\"Freeze mustard?\">Freeze mustard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/things-to-know-about-mustard\/can-mustard-go-bad\/#Does-mustard-have-to-go-in-the-fridge\" title=\"Does mustard have to go in the fridge?\">Does mustard have to go in the fridge?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-does-not-mustard-go-bad\"><\/span>Why does not mustard go bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vinegar is used in the production. Vinegar is considered a proven preservative. When stored for a long time, a liquid settles on the surface in the mustard jar. <a href=\"https:\/\/mustardmaker.com\/things-to-know-about-mustard\/\">This is the mustard oil that provides the pungency in mustard<\/a>. It forms a natural barrier against bacteria and oxygen penetration. If you stir the mustard before using it, it will reabsorb the mustard oil and taste like it was freshly made. However, if mustard is not stored sealed, it dries out and loses its sharpness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-shelf-life-of-mustard\"><\/span>What is the shelf life of mustard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sweet mustard has a shelf life of around half a year.<\/strong> In sealed jars, homemade mustard can be kept beyond the best-before date (BBD), at least two to three years if stored correctly. <strong>Safety gives an odor and taste test<\/strong>. If mustard has gone bad, it shows either mold mustard or a foul odor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-mustard-expire\"><\/span>Can mustard expire?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Firmly sealed mustard can still be eaten after the expiry date. The best-before date only indicates how long the mustard does not change its taste and consistency. However, if you do not want to take any risks, you should still throw away mustard after the best-before date has expired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mustard-expired\"><\/span>Mustard expired<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Then mustard can still be used for cooking. He tastes then only no longer so aromatic but rather sour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freeze-mustard\"><\/span>Freeze mustard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Freshly made mustard can be easily frozen<\/strong> if you have made too large a quantity of mustard. It is best to put the mustard in small ice cube trays and, when solid, transfer the ice cubes to a portion bag. It is also possible to freeze in a single-serving jar. Thawed mustard will then keep for about six weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does-mustard-have-to-go-in-the-fridge\"><\/span>Does mustard have to go in the fridge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The longer mustard is stored in the refrigerator in a dark, cool and sealed place, the longer it will keep and retain its flavor. <strong>The cool temperatures also preserve the sharpness<\/strong>. A dark environment is also important because the color pigments are not stable to light. Mustard stored in brightness becomes pale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can mustard go bad? No, just like honey, mustard does not go bad. It only changes its color, taste and consistency, so that if it is stored incorrectly, it no longer tastes like mustard. Why does not mustard go bad? Vinegar is used in the production. Vinegar is considered a proven preservative. 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