Shelf Life Tips
- How long does a package of unopened dry salami last? The precise answer depends to a large extent on storage conditions - store unopened dry salami in a cool, dry area.
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How long does unopened dry salami last at room temperature? Properly stored, a package of unopened dry salami will generally stay at best quality for about 1 month at room temperature.
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Is unopened dry salami safe to use after the "expiration" date on the package? Yes, provided it is properly stored, the package is undamaged, and there is no sign of spoilage (see below) - commercially packaged salami 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 salami will remain at peak quality.
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Can you keep unopened dry salami in the fridge or freezer? Yes, to further extend the shelf life of salami, refrigerate or freeze it; wrap the salami with airtight heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap or place the salami inside a heavy-duty freezer bag.
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How long does unopened dry salami last in the fridge? Unopened dry salami will maintain best quality for about 6 months in the refrigerator.
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How long does unopened dry salami last in the freezer? Properly stored, unopened dry salami will maintain best quality for about 10 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
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The freezer time shown is for best quality only — unopened dry salami that has been kept constantly frozen at 0° F will keep safe indefinitely.
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How can you tell if unopened dry salami is bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and look at the unopened dry salami: if the unopened dry salami develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold appears, it should be discarded.
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