Does beetroot go off?

Curry_Queen

I've found a pack of cooked beetroot (vacuum packed) lurking in the bottom of the fridge but noticed it has a November sell by date on it

I haven't yet opened to it to do a sniff/taste test but it certainly looks ok so I'm wondering whether it would be ok to still use? I fancy making the beetroot & choc muffins posted on the other thread :drool:

Rikki

I'm not sure but I have some beetroot in the fridge too and the recipe sounds intriguing. Is it on OS?

Curry_Queen

It's in the thread a bit further down about devious ways to hide veggies in food!

Dora_the_Explorer_5

In one word - yes.

nearlyrich

If it is vac packed it might be ok, I buy cooked beetroot from the market and if it doesn't get used it goes slimy in just about a week. If it's packed in vinegar it would probably be OK if it is sealed...dare to taste?

comping_cat

Vacuum packed will prob be ok, but the easiest way is to open and see!!!!

Ticklemouse

Morning CQ

I've done it - it was fine when opened.

Curry_Queen

Well, I opened the pack this morning and it all smelled ok, just as I'd expect it to smell, and not slimy or mouldy or anything, so I've made the muffins :j

Will give you the verdict once they've cooled enough to scoff (if the boys don't get to them first :rolleyes: ) but they look and smell yummy!

blue-kat

once opened tesco organic vacuum packed beetroot doesn't last that long. Just had to chuck out nearly half a pack that had growths on.

hope the choc and beetroot buns were a success !

Curry_Queen

I think they liked them considering there's only THREE left!!! ... and I've only had ONE!!! :eek: :rotfl:

VickyA_2

Mmmmm, send one over to me! When I used to work in a beetroot factory (no laughing ladies and gents!), we did vacuum packed beetroot and well, the use by/best before date is just set by the supermarket and the guidelines they lay down. We had some in store that lasted FAR longer!

You've just proved that we were right!