Ahh, butter. One of the most popular types of fat, butter is a vital ingredient in cookies, the perfect spread for freshly baked bread, and a staple ingredient in SO many other foods. While there are many spins on butter (buttery spreads, margarine, vegan butter, etc.), how long does REAL butter made from cow’s milk (no added oils, maybe just a touch of salt) last after you open it? Butter stays good until its best-by [...]
When Does Margarine Go Bad?
If you check out the refrigerator case at the grocery store, you'll likely see a slew of tubs and packages next to the regular butter - but it's not butter! Margarine, buttery spread, “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” - what is this butter-like substance anyway, and does it go bad? We’ll explain what margarine is soon, but as far as when it goes bad: Margarine will keep in the refrigerator several months past its [...]
How Long Does Crisco Last After Opening?
Crisco is the most well-known brand of vegetable shortening manufactured by B&G foods (it was previously owned by Procter & Gamble and then J.M. Smucker Company). It’s been around since 1911! Crisco will last 6 months after opening (for sticks) and a year after opening for the can. How long can you expect Crisco to last when it’s sealed? Should you refrigerate Crisco? We have the answers to those questions [...]
When Does Coconut Oil Go Bad?
Coconut oil is one of the most popular cooking oils, with its popularity increasing substantially in the year 2022. Some of the reasons coconut oil is popular are because it’s suitable for special diets, has unique nutritional properties, and tastes great! If you’re a lover of coconut oil, you might be relieved to know that it won’t go bad for around two years when it’s opened, and can stay good for up to five years when [...]
When Does Coconut Flour Go Bad?
Coconut flour is one of the more popular gluten-free, keto- and Paleo-friendly types of flour out there. Whether you use it to make coconut flour cookies, bread, or tortillas, you’ll need to know when coconut flour goes bad to ensure you’re baking with the best! Unopened coconut flour will stay good until at least the best-by or use-by date (likely 12-18 months, but go by the best-by date). Once opened, coconut flour will [...]
When Does Goat Milk Go Bad?
Goat milk might not be the most popular milk choice in the United States, but it accounts for 2% of the world’s milk supply, which is saying something! Goat milk is preferred by some for different reasons. Whatever your reason for choosing goat milk, you should know - when does goat milk go bad? Store-bought goat milk (the kind we refer to in this article) will last until its best-by or expiration date when sealed, [...]
