Hi all!
I have some gochujang that’s a few months past it’s expiration date, but it still looks fine, just a bit darkened. Is it still safe to use, or should I play it safe and toss it out? I figure it would be fine since jammy foods usually preserve pretty well, but I’m not 100% sure.
by Wrong-Fig8504
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If you stored it in the fridge it will be fine. If you didn’t it will also probably be fine
It’s already fermented a bit it’s not expired, it’s *Aged*. Also, no mold? You’re good to go. The darkening is just a reaction with oxygen.
Yup as long as it’s stored properly
Yup, gochujang is forever
Looks good to me.
There is no Korean word for expired. 😉
If able, let us know how it went !
We all grew up on expired gochu/denjjang you good
gochujang does not need to be stored in the fridge. microorganisms have a hard time surviving in a salty, spicy environment like that. I’ve seen mould grow on gochujang, though. if you see mould you can remove the top layer and toss that. the rest would be fine. And always use clean utensils to scoop your gochujang.
in other words: she’ll be a’ight!
It’s not an expiration date lol. It’s probably a best by date.
I once had a jar of black bean garlic sauce that I was using five years after the best by date LMAO. Never had issues.
You’ll be fine.
I use mine and it’s over a year expired. Tastes as good as it ever was.
Off topic but removing that foil seal completely helps containers seal better when closed and keeps your food fresher for longer.
Gochujang is a fermented product, we stored it below ground outside for ages when the modern form of it was documented or created in the 18th century. You’re fine especially when it’s stored in the fridge.
mines like a year past it’s date and i’m still working on it. 😂 should probably buy a smaller one next time.
My rule is if it’s “rotten” when it goes on the shelf, it’s probably gonna be fine moving forward.
We joke that fermentation is just magical, controlled rotting. I ferment a lot at home, and not everyone loves those glorious smells!
I put saran rap over mine so it keeps it bright red longer