Mayonnaise: shelf life after opening
Mayonnaise from industrial production has a long shelf life in the sealed pack even without refrigeration. But that changes after opening the packaging.
How long mayonnaise lasts after opening also depends a little on you.
The shelf life of mayonnaise
Mayonnaise can be stored in the closed original container for as long as it is stated on the shelf life imprint. After opening it is different.
- As a rule, you can find the best-before date, sometimes also abbreviated as best before date, either on the neck of the bottle, on the label on the back or on the bottom of the jar.
- In rare cases, the best before date is also written directly on the cap of the bottle or jar.
- After this date has passed, the mayonnaise has not yet gone off. But to be on the safe side, you should use the dip in the refrigerator store.
- You can still use the product a few weeks after the best-before date has expired, provided the packaging is intact and has not been opened.
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After opening the packaging
If you have opened the mayonnaise in the jar or in the plastic bottle, you must have the Dip store in a cool place. After opening, germs can penetrate the container.
- If you rarely use the oil and egg emulsion, then it will be cheaper and more sensible for you to choose a variety that is offered in a plastic bottle. Here is the durability given for much longer after opening.
- Your mayonnaise will last longer in these containers because it will make it difficult for germs to penetrate the plastic bottle.
- You should only choose the variant from the glass if you regularly need larger quantities of the spicy sauce. These products are cheaper than those in plastic bottles, but unfortunately, due to the larger opening, they are also more prone to bacterial contamination.
- Always choose a clean spoon to remove the dip and close the jar again immediately. The cleaner you handle the mayonnaise from the jar, the longer the contents will last.
Basically, you should process the contents of mayonnaise packs once opened quickly. You can expect a minimum shelf life of 8 weeks for mayonnaise from bottles, and a minimum shelf life of a good 4 weeks for those made from jars.
