You know the kind you buy in the jar? How long will it keep in the refrigerator before it goes bad after you open it? How do you know if it is bad?
2006-06-27 08:51:48 · 7 answers · asked by Okkieneko 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
If it's still the original color and still smells like garlic it's ok. It may loose a little bit of its potency but I have some in the fridge at my mountain cabin that is over 2 years old and still good.. When it goes bad it will start turning brown.
2006-06-27 09:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by J P 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know exactly, but after a couple of months it does start to lose it's punch. Then again I've noticed the stuff in jars isn't as good as fresh to begin with. I recommend that you get a garlic press (about $1.69 or so) at Wal-Mart or the like, and just mince it fresh.
2006-06-27 15:57:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should have an exparation date on the jar lid. That said it will usually keep about a month in the fridge after it has been opened.
The color will change and the smell will get stronger when it starts to turn. Like i said I would pitch it after about 30 days
2006-06-27 15:55:09 · answer #3 · answered by Eva K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It basically stays good indefinitely. The only thing that will happen is it might dry out or smell a little off when it goes.
2006-06-27 15:55:45 · answer #4 · answered by bc_munkee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should last a long time. It would smell and lose flavor when bad
2006-06-27 15:55:19 · answer #5 · answered by 2341 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't go bad, it goes stale.
It's not as flavorful as when you first opened it.
2006-06-27 16:48:16 · answer #6 · answered by Swirly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep it in oil, and you are good to go forever!
2006-06-27 15:54:54 · answer #7 · answered by Aunt Mair á?¦ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋