How Long Does Fish Broth Last Once Opened?

Shelf Life Tips

• How long does a can of fish broth last once opened? The precise answer depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep opened fish broth refrigerated and tightly covered.
• To maximize the shelf life of canned or packaged fish broth after opening, refrigerate in covered glass or plastic container.
• How long does opened fish broth last in the refrigerator? Fish broth that has been continuously refrigerated will keep for about 4 to 5 days.
• Is fish broth safe to use after the "expiration" date on the package? Yes, provided it has been stored properly, the package is undamaged, and there are no signs of spoilage (see below) - commercially packaged fish broth will typically carry a "Best By," "Best if Used By," "Best Before", or "Best When Used By" date but this is not a safety date, it is the manufacturer's estimate of how long the fish broth will remain at peak quality.
• To further extend the shelf life of opened fish broth, freeze it: to freeze fish broth, place inside covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.
• How long does fish broth last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 6 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
• The freezer time shown is for best quality only - fish broth that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
• How long does fish broth last after being frozen and thawed? Fish broth that has been defrosted in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before using; fish broth that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be used immediately.
• How can you tell if opened fish broth is bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and look at the fish broth: if the fish broth develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold appears, it should be discarded.
• Discard all fish broth from cans or packages that are leaking, rusting, bulging or severely dented.

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