Hide
Mumsnet
Start new thread in this topic | Flip this thread | Refresh the display
Add a message

Can gherkins go off?

(5 Posts)
Add message | Report | Message poster
purplemonkeydishwasher Fri 03-Jul-09 16:25:24

I have an open jar in the fridge. It's been in there for a few months. on the jar it says once opened use within 15 days (Who's going to use a whole jar of gherkins in 15 days??) but the best before day isn't until 2011.
are they still ok?

Add message | Report | Message poster
JetLi Fri 03-Jul-09 17:08:29

I'd assume they're fine so long as the vinegar/brine hasn't gone murky and a bit manky looking.

Add message | Report | Message poster
sarah293 Fri 03-Jul-09 17:10:09

Message withdrawn

Add message | Report | Message poster
purplemonkeydishwasher Fri 03-Jul-09 17:13:11

<sigh> i decided to not risk it. had my burger gherkin-less.

Add message | Report | Message poster
meltedmarsbars Fri 03-Jul-09 22:56:01

Gerkins are PICKLED TO PRESERVE THEM!

If they look fine, I'm sure they'll be fine.

Start new thread in this topic | Flip this thread | Refresh the display
Add a message

Add your message here

To post you need a valid nickname and password. Log in if you are a returning member, or join for free.

If you have forgotten your nickname or your password, you can get a reminder.

Talk: Customise | Unanswered messages | Getting started | Acronyms | FAQs
Threads: Active | I'm on | I'm watching | I started | Last 15 minutes | Last hour | Last Day