out_of_the_ordinary Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I have a bottle of opened lemon juice in the fridge and a bottle of unopened in the cupboard. Both have a "Best by" date on the cap of Nov 2010. Are these still safe to use for canning tomatoes? If not, I can always use them to make lemonade or in cooking (NOT canning) recipes and buy new for canning. I just want to be safe! Thank you! Link to comment
Violet Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I would say it is OK if you are using it within the next few months. I would put the unopened one in the fridge, too, personally. I would not keep it stored for years if it is that old already. Usually it is a quality issue, more than a safety issue with food that is outdated. I have noticed in older bottled lemon juice that it can get a bad sediment in the bottom of the bottle. Another thing you could do is open it up, put in small containers or even icecube trays and freeze. If you froze in say 1/4 cup amounts, you can mark them and take out what you need and use them up. It will keep better that way. Link to comment
out_of_the_ordinary Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 Thank you, Violet! Link to comment
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