I have a large box of brownie mix that's been hiding in my cabinet for over 5 years. There is no expiration date on the box, so is it still safe to use it or should I toss it?
2007-09-21 10:42:26 · 11 answers · asked by willie41288 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Hi !!
Yes, they do have a shelf life...
Cake, brownie
and bread mixes: 12-18 months (Unopened on shelf)
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2007-09-21 10:57:33 · answer #1 · answered by “Mouse Potato” 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Food always expires and you can not take risks. Browine mix should last longer than fruits and vegetables. The box should have a expiration date. Toss it away if you have doubts or no expiration date.
2007-09-21 16:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by spongebob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've made brownies from a mix I had on my shelf for years and they came out fine. There are three essential elements needed for bacteria to contaminate food. It needs time, moisture and the correct acid balance. Your mix had plenty of time I'll say (LOL). But it does not have any moisture to speak of so I would not worry about bacterial contamination. There's the possibility of tiny little bugs but the heat of the baking will kill them and what's a little more protein more or less. :) Seriously, I wouldn't worry about it. This whole "expiration date" thing has gotten crazy out of hand. The bottom line is bacteria can't survive without moisture.
2007-09-21 11:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by Lilly 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
lol i wouldnt eat it,im not sure about brownie mix but we had a thing of flour way in the back for many many years and there was maggots in it just go buy a new bownie mix too be safe they are cheap!
2007-09-21 11:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by JeN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that because it is all dry mix it would be a non perishable item - therefore probably okay to eat. You may want to taste a little bit of the batter to make sure it tastes alright before you cook it.
Just to be on the safe side though, I would probably just get a new box.
2007-09-21 10:54:57 · answer #5 · answered by CollegeMeg 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-12-17 07:06:43 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does expire. Usually the baking powder or baking soda in it goes bad. You will need to add some (just a little, like 1/2 tsp.) to make sure it will rise.
2007-09-21 10:59:34 · answer #7 · answered by maestra 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm sure that it'll go stale or rancid after a while. Personally I would toss it; it's not that expensive.
2007-09-21 10:51:28 · answer #8 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat it and then let us know how you feel.
2007-09-21 10:49:54 · answer #9 · answered by geckosgirl 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
use or sue
2007-09-21 12:29:53 · answer #10 · answered by gaby c 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋