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Out of date cream

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imdonefor · 12/02/2024 19:00

I've just realised I've put out of date double cream through tonight's butter chicken. Ten days out, but unopened until today. About 100ml or so and DS and I have eaten it.

How bad is it likely to be? I'm going through a bit of an anxious period right now, and I feel bloody awful as it's an important week for DS.

Will it be okay since it was unopened, or is ten days too big a stretch?

OP posts:
Froniga · 12/02/2024 19:34

Hi
Where was cream from. I’ve used out of date cream before and it was fine. I find
M & S cream lasts well past use by date.
im sure it’ll be ok

BabyBunnyMama · 12/02/2024 19:36

If it was really off I'm sure it would have smelt awful or curdled when you cooked with it or else spoiled the taste. I think you'll be fine.

FortunataTagnips · 12/02/2024 19:46

It’ll be fine. With diary produce I go by how it looks and smells rather than the date.

JockTamsonsBairns · 12/02/2024 21:10

It'll be fine. Cream lasts forever.

reelcat · 12/02/2024 21:23

If it didn't smell or taste bad you will be fine. I find cream often lasts ages past it's date even when it has been opened

imdonefor · 12/02/2024 21:36

Okay, thanks for reassuring me! It was just Tesco cream. My stomach can be a bit temperamental at times, so I assumed the worst.

I cleared my fridge yesterday, and don't know how I missed it.

OP posts:
JoeLovesGina · 12/02/2024 21:42

I used cream yesterday that had been opened for a week or two with a use by date of 30th January. Tasted absolutely fine. Cream seems to last for weeks.

Changingplace · 12/02/2024 21:44

I think it’ll be absolutely fine, you can tell straight away by the smell/taste if cream is off and especially since it wasn’t opened I reckon it’ll be totally fine.

justasoul · 12/02/2024 21:47

JoeLovesGina · 12/02/2024 21:42

I used cream yesterday that had been opened for a week or two with a use by date of 30th January. Tasted absolutely fine. Cream seems to last for weeks.

Snap! Except mine was 3rd Feb. We’re all alive and well today, and 2/3 of my household have delicate digestive systems… you’ll be fine, OP Smile

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