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Stork margarine - bbe

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Hi All

I have just realised I have a tub of stork in the fridge which has a bbe date of 20/12/08, It is one that says best for cakes...
Will it still be ok to use or should I chuck it. baring in mind I am pregnant and don't want to risk an upset tummy!!!

Mel x
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
Nothing is going to get better. It's not.

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  • salster
    salster Posts: 175 Forumite
    I would use it as I have a cast iron stomach, but as it's fat it will take a lot longer to go off anyway.
    Aiming to be Debt free by October 2013 :D
  • Beki
    Beki Posts: 917 Forumite
    i never take any notice of sell by dates - especially for cheese and butter etc :o

    bbe = best before end, so not essential to eat before that date... just that the taste/quality may be affected.

    use by = just that. usually used on eggs and milk and other easily spoiled items

    hope that helps! :)
  • redmel1621
    redmel1621 Posts: 6,010 Forumite
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    Thanks, I was thinking it would be ok. Just checking if there was any advice against using it!!

    Mel x
    Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
    Nothing is going to get better. It's not.
  • MissB_2
    MissB_2 Posts: 121 Forumite
    Can't see any reason not to - unless fat is separating (i.e. it's gone rancid) then it's fine to use.
    You'll be cooking it anyway and it's a great excuse to make lots of nice cakes ;)
    B
    x x x
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