Mustard expiry date?

Shiny · 07-09-2008 1:19pm #1

I was just using up the end of a jar of Mustard yesterday and
it was Best Before November 2008.

I'm just curious how long it would last beyond this date?

Is it one of those foods that lasts for ages beyond the best
before date due to the fact that it is too "strong flavoured"
for bacteria to survive in there?

(Was making Mustard+Butter on toast at the time for relevance:))

JIZZLORD · 12-09-2008 9:22pm

i've eaten mustard that was a couple of months out of date and it tasted fine. I wouldnt worry

Mr Kite · 12-09-2008 9:30pm

No problems with mustard - I never bother with best before dates on it.

10000maniacs · 01-10-2008 12:50pm

There is no way bacteria would survive in a sealed mustard pot. Too hostile an environment.

Interceptor · 13-10-2008 10:54am

If it starts to turn brown or it gets a firm crust on top of the mustard in the jar then i'd chuck it. Expiry dates are on everything but they don't always apply. I have used mustard that was three years past its date.

Its not like its an expensive product now is it? If in doubt throw it out.

'cptr

Mustard expiry date?

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