How far out of date would you use it..

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Decided to make fudge this year for Halloween. Got everything needed out of my larder. The Condensed Milk is over a year and a half OOD (dated 03 2022). It still smells okay. Do you think it would be okay to use? I have used it before OOD, but not by more than a year.

I probably would, i often use stuff that is well out of date and have lived to tell the tale.

I'd use it. My condensed milk tins are currently 2+ years out of date. They'll get used eventually.

Was it in a tin?

I'd probably use it.

God yes, it’s tinned and sealed. If the tin isn’t dented or damaged, it’ll be grand.

No problem using it if the can is sound.

I dont think I've even checked the date on any tins/packets/jars.

Assuming it’s in an unopened tin, I’d use it. It’s mostly sugar which is preservative.

I’d definitely use it from a tin. And you’re going to be cooking it too.

Yep...I opened one recently that was ahem 10 years out of date (house moves). it was fine.

I'd use it.
If it smells and looks ok you'll be fine.

It's not out of date, is it. It just passed best before date.

Thanks for the advice, I will use it. Wish I could give you all some of my fudge.