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Problem:While you can freeze just about any type of cheese, the firmer varieties such as cheddar, gouda and Swiss tend to come through the freezing process with the least damage to texture and flavor. For best results, keep cheese frozen for no more than 6 months. When freezing cheese, cut it into portions no larger than 1/2 pound each, and wrap tightly in airtight wrapping or place inside a heavy-duty freezer bag. You can also grate cheese before freezing and place it in a freezer bag. Be sure to thaw the frozen cheese in your refrigerator, and plan to use it within two or three days. Refrigerated Food and Power Outages: When to Save and When to Throw Out. Adapted from Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency (USDA). Is food in the refrigerator safe during a power outage? It should be safe as long as power is out no more than 4 hours. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard any perishable food (such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and leftovers) that have been above 40 F for over 2 hours. Never taste food to determine its safety! You can't rely on appearance or odor to determine whether food is safe. If it's been opened, limit it to one week in the fridge, or one month in the freezer as long as it's tightly covered. How do I know if yogurt has gone bad? The best way is to use your nose and your eyes. Others who ate the same yogurt but didn't see the expiration date enjoyed the food without claims of spoilage. Ultimately, it all depends on the type of food. Read on to find out specifics. Yes - to further extend the shelf life of yogurt, freeze it in a covered airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag. How long does yogurt last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for 1 to 2 months, but will remain safe beyond that time. The freezer time shown is for best quality only - yogurt that has been kept constantly frozen at 0 F will keep safe indefinitely. How long does yogurt last after being frozen and thawed? Yogurt that has been defrosted in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before using; yogurt that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be used immediately. Here's a guide to how long the following condiments will last once opened: ketchup, one month in pantry, six to eight months in fridge; mayonnaise, two months in fridge; jellies and jams, one year in fridge; mustard, six to eight months in fridge; peanut butter, two to three months in fridge; pickles, one to two months in fridge; sour cream, two weeks in fridge; salad dressing, three months in fridge; butter, three months in fridge (can be stored in the freezer for up to a year). In general, we don't recommend that you add yogurt directly to a boiling or extremely hot mixture. Instead, stir a few tablespoons of the hot food into the yogurt, warming it gradually. Then stir the warmed yogurt into your dish near the end of the cooking process, so the yogurt won't be heated for a long time. If the temperature is above 120 F, as it is in baking, it's unlikely that the live active cultures will survive. Can You Freeze Cheese Successfully? Question: My local grocery store is currently running a special on cheddar cheese. Is it a good idea to stock up and freeze it? Opened yogurt will typically stay at peak quality for 5 to 7 days after opening, but will generally remain safe to consume for at least 1 to 2 weeks after the sell by date on the package, provided it has been properly stored- discard entire package if any sign of mold appears. Yogurt made with frozen starter vs. yogurt made with fresh starter. I tried it several times and absolutely could not tell the difference between yogurt made using my own 3-day-old homemade yogurt as starter and that made with my homemade yogurt stored in the freezer for 3 months. Query: how long does yogurt last in freezer
Solution:
Yogurt lasts in a freezer for 1 to 2 months.