smells a little off but I don't recall what tofu smells like.
I am snowed in for two days now and it will be a while before I can get more food.
If I eat it will it make me ill?
2007-01-11 12:13:48 · 9 answers · asked by blinky doodles 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
I recently used a box of the Silken Tofu in the shelf stable box that was over 3 years beyond its date, which was easily 4 years since I had bought it. The proteins seemed just a pinch strong, but it was completely wholesome and fine.
The refrigerated kind will not keep nearly that well, but as long as the seal was intact, and it had never been opened, and the source was reputable ... some of the things I buy at the Chinese market seem kind of sketchy even on the day I buy them ... the pasteurization process will not have been compromised.
I would eat it! Tofu always does seem a little strange, especially if you don't have it more than every now and then. Just cook it thoroughly and use it right away!
However, if the texture seems way off I'd be real suspicious and toss it.
2007-01-11 12:41:55 · answer #1 · answered by David E 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THROW IT OUT!!! Fresh tofu doesn't last very long. Aseptically packaged tofu (Mori-Nu brand) can be unrefrigerated in the sealed package for up to a year, but not longer. Other kinds of tofu will be bad after 3-6 days. If it's cooked it will last as long as regular cooked food.
2007-01-11 20:19:18 · answer #2 · answered by tedschram 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you like playing the game of "life" take your chances- eat it. Whats the worst that could really happen? death. Please we all die eventually. Atleast you would be giving your friends and family something interesting to talk about at your services. "Kicked the bucket, cause of some tofu" - "really?? Thats a great way to go"- "Thats what I SAID!!"
2007-01-11 20:24:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Toss it.
I see you've also asked this question about eggs. You must have something on hand that doesn't spoil or has been frozen.
For future reference, tofu can be frozen.
2007-01-11 20:19:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Which is better.....being hungry, or getting food poisoning? You can do without food for some time as long as you've got water, and with snow around that's not a problem.
2007-01-11 20:21:21 · answer #5 · answered by Jolly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no tofu is fine. i buy the kind in the box and leave it in the pantry till i need it which can be up to a year and its fine. tofu is made from soy protein which does not spoil.
2007-01-11 20:28:25 · answer #6 · answered by caligolferchic 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well...it depends. would you rather be a little bit hungry or get SUPER ILL!!! im not trying to scare you, but dont eat ANYTHING that says over 1 month old. I'm just trying to help -- don't worry. :-D All I'm saying is, please don't eat it, and if you do, just don't complain to us.
I hope if you eat it you don't get ill though :-(
2007-01-11 21:22:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it smells like krill, it will make you ill. Toss it before it makes you toss.
2007-01-11 20:44:09 · answer #8 · answered by veggivet1985 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry, but your going to have to throw it away.
2007-01-11 20:22:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋