Shelf Life Tips
- How long does an unopened package of goat cheese crumbles last in the fridge? The exact answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep goat cheese crumbles refrigerated at all times.
- To maximize the shelf life of goat cheese crumbles, do not open the package until ready to use.
- Properly stored, an unopened package of goat cheese crumbles will last for about 1 week after the Sell By or Best By date on the package.
- How long can goat cheese crumbles be left at room temperature? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; goat cheese crumbles should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
- To further extend the shelf life of unopened goat cheese crumbles, freeze; when freezing, place goat cheese crumbles in the freezer before the number of days shown for refrigerator storage has elapsed.
- Frozen goat cheese may lose some of its texture and flavor; the thawed cheese will be best suited to cooked dishes, such as sauces, soups and casseroles.
- To freeze goat cheese crumbles, tightly seal original packaging and place in freezer; if freezing for longer than 2 months, place package inside a heavy-duty freezer bag in order to prevent freezer burn.
- How long do goat cheese crumbles last in the freezer? Properly stored, goat cheese crumbles will maintain best quality for about 6 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
- The freezer time shown is for best quality only - goat cheese crumbles that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
- How can you tell if goat cheese crumbles are bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and look at the cheese: if cheese develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, it should be discarded; if mold appears, discard all of the goat cheese crumbles.
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