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24 September 2013

coconut milk So how long would you keep some in the fridge before using? After using about half a can and putting the rest in an air tight container?

post by: gaspode at: 16:46 | 9 comments

I've kept about the same amount in the fridge for at least a couple weeks without a problem. It could probably last longer.

posted by Thorzdad 24 September | 18:53

that's my suspicion. ah, what the hell: I'll use it :)

posted by gaspode 24 September | 19:31

It seems pretty durable to me. I bet you'll be fine.

posted by tangerine 24 September | 20:49

Like, the canned stuff? I think it's got enough fat in it that you'd smell if it's gone rancid.

I bought boxed coconut milk (more like almond milk) and it smelled ok but did not taste ok. That was after... three weeks in the fridge? The carton said 10 days in the fridge after opening.

posted by occhiblu 24 September | 21:07

If I don't use the whole thing I just freeze it. It lasts forever, for values of "forever" that are probably a year or less. I actually called the Taste of Thai consumer information number once to ask this question, and they said freeze it for up to 6 months. But you can push that and not die, as I am here to demonstrate.

posted by Miko 24 September | 21:26

Yeah, the canned stuff. I meant to freeze it initially (it's what I usually do), but then I just forgot and I found it today.

posted by gaspode 24 September | 21:30

I'd probably use it up to 2 weeks later, how old is it?

posted by rmless2 25 September | 09:48

couple of weeks. I used it. I'm fine!

posted by gaspode 25 September | 10:57

Yay!

posted by occhiblu 25 September | 17:18

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