I am baking a cake and I have a jar of opened maraschino cherries, which have small black spots on them, they tasted okay...I've had them for over six months (which I read is the shelf-life when opened and refrigerated). Opinions?
2007-12-31 03:33:44 · 7 answers · asked by Rayne 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I suspect the baking will kill the mould on them so it won't kill you
2007-12-31 03:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marischino Cherries last a very long time. In fact, I use very few and the jar I have must be years old and well preserved in the syrup. I just checked to be sure there are no black spots on them...nope. If you've only had yours 6 months +/- and have black spots, I wouldn't think twice..toss them and get a fresh jar.
Of course, I am not the best one to ask about shelf life or expiry dates...when in doubt, I toss it out.
2007-12-31 11:44:34 · answer #2 · answered by MYRA C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the small black spots are completely natural, of course, when the berry has started getting decomposed.
2007-12-31 11:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you get the black spots or mold in the jar, they are no longer usable. Hop over to the store and get a fresh jar, hun.
2007-12-31 11:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use my good ol saying for determining if a product is edible.
"When in doubt, Throw it out."
I'd throw them out, go to the store, and buy a new batch which is probably the safest thing.
You can always take a chance, but don't say I didn't warn you :)
2007-12-31 11:37:18 · answer #5 · answered by iamspoli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well ive never seen that kind of cherrys with black spots on them so im guessing no.
2007-12-31 11:36:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The small black spots could be one of two things: "sugar" spots or mold. Don't take a chance--get a new jar!
2007-12-31 11:36:38 · answer #7 · answered by Taylor's Dad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋