2006-07-07 05:05:03 · 12 answers · asked by merlin 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
there is a "use by" date on the can or if they're already opened and you can't remember when you opened them, it's time for a new can.
2006-07-07 05:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by daca_moracca 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fresh fish doesn't smell like fish. Basically if it's fresh it should have very little odour. The fishier the smell, the older they are. Check the eyes. Fresh fish have bright eyes, not opaque. Another way is to check the gills.Nice and red is best.
2006-07-11 02:53:35 · answer #2 · answered by Dazza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fresh sardines believe it or not come from the sea once dead they all tend to kinda go off.
2006-07-07 14:30:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The eyes should be prominent and clear. Smell is a good indicator too.
If the eyes are cloudy and sunken, throw them out.
I'm assuming you mean the fresh variety?
2006-07-07 05:10:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A chef would smell it first, if it passes that test then have a little taste. It won't kill you, try that!!
2006-07-07 05:11:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll smell offensive if they're off
2006-07-07 05:09:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
smell if they have a strong odour they are not fresh
2006-07-07 05:08:42 · answer #7 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the smell should tell you.
2006-07-07 05:16:09 · answer #8 · answered by jean c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you die after you've eaten them....they were off!
2006-07-07 05:10:21 · answer #9 · answered by Andrew M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when in doubt
throw it out
2006-07-07 05:08:43 · answer #10 · answered by thirty-one characters 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋