Does vinegar expire? It's in a bottle, about 5 years old and has white wine and basil leaves in it.?

Answer 1

All food items have expiration dates. Your wine vinegar may seem to be fine, but as time goes on, it's quality and flavor may have diminished.

I wouldn't risk product that's been open for that long. I recommend replacing it with a new bottle.

Saving a few a dollars is not worth any health risks.

Answer 2

It's not likely a health risk because of the acid in the vinegar killing bacteria. It may not taste the best however. If it was white vinegar and now it is brownish, I would just dump it out. You can usually tell if there is a little brownish " dust" in the bottom of the bottle. That is known as "mother of vinegar" and lets you know that it is really probably at the end of its useful life.

Answer 3

Technically no, it doesn't. However, it will likely taste 'off' especially if there are a lot of basil leaves. Flavored vinegar doesn't last long after the demise of the leaves.

Answer 4

PRODUCT: Vinegar Recommended Shelf life (Mos)
Unopen: 2 years
Open: 1 year

Generic: Keep tightly closed. Cloudy appearance doesn’t affect quality. Distilled vinegar keeps longer than cider vinegar

Myself I wouldn't use it.

Answer 5

5 years old.. that should have thrown out 4 years ago
*** get a new bottle

Answer 6

If it is 5 years old i wouldn't eat it!!!!!!!1

Answer 7

i wouldnt use it, personally