keestie t1_iu7t8xm wrote on October 29, 2022 at 5:39 AM

Reply to comment by Preesi in [Homemade] Heavy Cream Yogurt by Preesi

As a former dumpster-diver, I would encourage you to explore the use of your senses. The sell-by date is not completely disconnected from the chance of spoilage, but it isn't really tied to it either. It's as much about keeping a steady flow of products so that all of the upstream systems can work effectively. If it smells ok, it is ok. Dairy is a very good communicator; it'll tell you when it wants to go.

In any case, you made something wonderful and I'm happy for you. But just be aware that the date is not there principally for your safety, and a lot of food remains safe well after the date has passed. In most cases, your eyes and nose are the best judge.

Preesi OP t1_iu8j0z9 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 11:44 AM

I will do what I feel best for me.

keestie t1_iu8vyt1 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 1:50 PM

As you should. Just giving you some information that it seems most people don't have.

denzien t1_iubts95 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 3:12 AM

I have found dairy expiration dates to be pretty accurate. Sell by is a mystery ... does it mean it'll be bad tomorrow? 3 days? A week?

keestie t1_iubukwi wrote on October 30, 2022 at 3:20 AM

It doesn't mean it's going to be bad in any period of time. That's what I'm saying. It's not directly related to the time a product is going to go bad. Have you actually smelled products that have passed their date? Cuz I have, and they generally are fine for a week or two after, as long as they were kept closed and mostly refrigerated.