Never opened. Out of date Kimchi (18/01/25) is this still safe to eat?
I thought this had longer on it but found out it’s actually out of date now. I really don’t want it to go to waste. Is it safe to eat?
by KokemushitaShourin
14 Comments
yungsea
sniff test it. honestly its prob fine. i use our older kimchi in soups/stews and it comes out great
Onile2
I ate my mom’s homemade kimchi from late 2023, but I don’t know if the same thing would work if it were made in product form.
MrsRadioJunk
Id recommend opening it and trying it to be sure. Definitely smell first before tasting though. And if youre not familiar enough with Kimchi this might not work. Kimchi gets really sour and clearly rancid if its too old. If its old and just a lil sour itd be perfect for stews though.
FarPomegranate7437
It is probably okay if it doesn’t have visible mold and isn’t slimy. Factory stuff is more difficult to gauge in terms to longevity. Homemade stuff made properly lasts forever. I’ve eaten 3 year-old kimchi that I made and it was super tasty.
Laylelo
The fact you haven’t opened it is good, but I found this brand is pretty bad for going off compared to other kimchi brands. When I’ve bought it it was very very obvious it was off, though, so if it looks okay give it a taste. But it’s not the kind of brand you can use for sour kimchi for soups and things. Are you in the UK?
Darksun70
I have had kimchi in fridge that I have opened and left for like 4 months. It is fermented cabbage so think you good
babarbass
If it smells fine it’s all good.
I ate a pack of bacon that I forgot in my fridge that was supposed to be off for over half a year.
It wasn’t bloated, smelled and looked perfectly fine:m, so eating it is the way to go.
Just apply common sense. This is just a best before not a throw away after date.
Manufacturers can’t predict the future and tell you when the stuff is going bad.
I had lots of food that got moldy before the best before date. You have to rely on your knowledge and your life experience.
BJGold
YES.
KokemushitaShourin
Update: I opened it up and gave it a good inspect. It looked and smelt absolutely fine. I’ve eaten probably a good 100g-150g and it tastes amazing. Thank you everyone. I thought it would be okay but wanted to ask people who maybe had personal experience.
helpmefixer
Yes.
SalsaChica75
Why risk it? Would you rather to get sick or waste what I’m guessing is $10?
CelebrationFan
I’m not going to comment on your concerns. It is up to you to determine whether, or not, you kimchi is safe to eat. I will say that I make my own kimchi. I’m t he only one in our house that eats it and I don’t eat it often. I have a jar in my fridge that is still good to eat. I had some recently and it was delicious! I never got sick. I can’t remember when I made it, really. Maybe a year or more ago. It is still fermenting, slowly in the fridge so, the good bacteria and salt are keeping the bad bacteria away. Well, that’s my unprofessional understanding. Everything I know about kimchi and fermenting came from what I found out on the internet. (P.S. Don’t come at me about how long I’ve kept my kimchi. I know a lot of folks out there would say mine is no good anymore. I will politely say that I like it and I’m keeping it!)
McMillionEnterprises
I have eaten 3+ year old kimchi without issue. The date on kimchi is generally a guidance for product quality.
Kimchi continues to ferment, and over time becomes much much more sour. I use my older kimchi in soups and kimchi pancakes.
A few days beyond best by date will likely be unnoticeable.
WitchedPixels
My mom always pan fried or cooked old kimchi, I like sour kimchi myself. It’s probably fine OP.
14 Comments
sniff test it. honestly its prob fine. i use our older kimchi in soups/stews and it comes out great
I ate my mom’s homemade kimchi from late 2023, but I don’t know if the same thing would work if it were made in product form.
Id recommend opening it and trying it to be sure. Definitely smell first before tasting though. And if youre not familiar enough with Kimchi this might not work. Kimchi gets really sour and clearly rancid if its too old. If its old and just a lil sour itd be perfect for stews though.
It is probably okay if it doesn’t have visible mold and isn’t slimy. Factory stuff is more difficult to gauge in terms to longevity. Homemade stuff made properly lasts forever. I’ve eaten 3 year-old kimchi that I made and it was super tasty.
The fact you haven’t opened it is good, but I found this brand is pretty bad for going off compared to other kimchi brands. When I’ve bought it it was very very obvious it was off, though, so if it looks okay give it a taste. But it’s not the kind of brand you can use for sour kimchi for soups and things. Are you in the UK?
I have had kimchi in fridge that I have opened and left for like 4 months. It is fermented cabbage so think you good
If it smells fine it’s all good.
I ate a pack of bacon that I forgot in my fridge that was supposed to be off for over half a year.
It wasn’t bloated, smelled and looked perfectly fine:m, so eating it is the way to go.
Just apply common sense. This is just a best before not a throw away after date.
Manufacturers can’t predict the future and tell you when the stuff is going bad.
I had lots of food that got moldy before the best before date. You have to rely on your knowledge and your life experience.
YES.
Update: I opened it up and gave it a good inspect. It looked and smelt absolutely fine. I’ve eaten probably a good 100g-150g and it tastes amazing. Thank you everyone. I thought it would be okay but wanted to ask people who maybe had personal experience.
Yes.
Why risk it? Would you rather to get sick or waste what I’m guessing is $10?
I’m not going to comment on your concerns. It is up to you to determine whether, or not, you kimchi is safe to eat. I will say that I make my own kimchi. I’m t he only one in our house that eats it and I don’t eat it often. I have a jar in my fridge that is still good to eat. I had some recently and it was delicious! I never got sick. I can’t remember when I made it, really. Maybe a year or more ago. It is still fermenting, slowly in the fridge so, the good bacteria and salt are keeping the bad bacteria away. Well, that’s my unprofessional understanding. Everything I know about kimchi and fermenting came from what I found out on the internet. (P.S. Don’t come at me about how long I’ve kept my kimchi. I know a lot of folks out there would say mine is no good anymore. I will politely say that I like it and I’m keeping it!)
I have eaten 3+ year old kimchi without issue. The date on kimchi is generally a guidance for product quality.
Kimchi continues to ferment, and over time becomes much much more sour. I use my older kimchi in soups and kimchi pancakes.
A few days beyond best by date will likely be unnoticeable.
My mom always pan fried or cooked old kimchi, I like sour kimchi myself. It’s probably fine OP.