Shelf Life Tips
- How long does leftover wonton soup (Chinese food) last in the fridge or freezer? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - refrigerate wonton soup within two hours of cooking or purchasing.
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To maximize the shelf life of leftover wonton soup for safety and quality, refrigerate the wonton soup in airtight containers.
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Properly stored, leftover wonton soup will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
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To further extend the shelf life of leftover wonton soup, freeze it; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.
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How long does leftover wonton soup last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 4 to 6 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
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The freezer time shown is for best quality only - leftover wonton soup that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
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How long does leftover wonton soup last after being frozen and thawed? Leftover wonton soup that has been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking; wonton soup that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately.
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Wonton wrappers may become mushy when thawed.
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How long can leftover wonton soup be left at room temperature? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; leftover wonton soup should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
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How to tell if leftover wonton soup is bad? If leftover wonton soup develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold appears, it should be discarded.
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