It’s safe until (in the case of bouillon) it starts to leak out of the foil cube. And even then, it’s PROBABLY safe, since it’s something like 60% salt. Or if you have it in a bottle, safe until it turns to moosh, and even then, as for the cubes.
Of course eating that much salt isn’t safe either, for someone of their age.
Ever since I moved to Clark County, Washington almost ten years ago, I have this one condiment shaker that has cinnamon/sugar therein; still tasty and almost empty though.
I’m serious about storing dried proteins. They tend to be suitable for bacterial cultures once the packaging is opened. Bouillon may be too salty but Martian bacteria (if there are any) could probably grow on it.
I have a DIL who inspects everybest by date before using and will not use anything in her house that is past it. I can’t get it through her head that the product is still good even if it’s a few weeks beyond the date on the package.
I gave my cousin a chef’s apron I found on line on which was emblazoned “The [Jones] Family Barbeque. Many have Eaten. Few have Died.” Lucky for me, he got the joke.
This seems to be a bit of gender-role reversal; I have often told Her that if girls’ attitudes toward expiration dates were accurate, not bachelor would ever live long enough to cease being a bachelor.
What’s that you ask? Have I ever breakfasted on room-temperature pizza that’s been on the counter for 3 days?
I was on my own at 18 & didn’t marry until I was 27 – of course I have!
I rarely “stock up” of food items, so have little concern about Use By or Best By dates. One of the advantages of having a neighborhood grocery store, which is open every day.
I can’t think of his name. but there is a You Tuber, that tries out old-to really old, boxed and canned food. A lot of it isn’t lethal, but no longer looks or tastes as good as it first did.
I recently discovered a bottle of Bawls Guarana Root Beer in the back of my fridge. I can’t even remember when I bought it; it had to be at least ten years ago, but it was still perfect.
sirbadger about 3 years ago
It might not kill him, but it might explain why he feels so old.
GROG Premium Member about 3 years ago
I’m constantly cleaning out my pantry of expired goods.
C about 3 years ago
She’s poisoning him slowly
Concretionist about 3 years ago
It’s safe until (in the case of bouillon) it starts to leak out of the foil cube. And even then, it’s PROBABLY safe, since it’s something like 60% salt. Or if you have it in a bottle, safe until it turns to moosh, and even then, as for the cubes.
Of course eating that much salt isn’t safe either, for someone of their age.
Templo S.U.D. about 3 years ago
Ever since I moved to Clark County, Washington almost ten years ago, I have this one condiment shaker that has cinnamon/sugar therein; still tasty and almost empty though.
Lucy Rudy about 3 years ago
I have horseradish powder from the 60s. Still good, just not as hot.
The Reader Premium Member about 3 years ago
Bouillrah!
juicebruce about 3 years ago
Earl do you have any Twinkies in that cupboard ?
Doug K about 3 years ago
If Earl only knew the full truth about everything he has eaten and still eats to this day …
If we only knew the full truth about everything we have eaten and still eat to this day …
jagedlo about 3 years ago
You may want to check your food from now on if she’s using that bouillon…
potfarmer about 3 years ago
If you want to use it tomorrow better start soaking it now.
oldspacehound about 3 years ago
There is so much salt in that stuff that will keep for a 1,000 years
1953Baby about 3 years ago
We’ve FINALLY used up all our 20-year-old stuff. . .FYI. . 20-year-old spices don’t have quite the same tang a current ones. . .just sayin’. . .
Gen.Flashman about 3 years ago
Was surprised to find chickens can live into their teens, so it may be only the chicken’s mother has passed (unless Tyson got hold of them)
david_42 about 3 years ago
Hard to find bouillon cubes these days, at least the single-serving ones.
Redd Panda about 3 years ago
Whatever you do, don’t look at the Jello.
ANIMAL about 3 years ago
LOADED with sodium……. STAY AWAY..!!!!!!!!!!!
6foot6 about 3 years ago
I mean, with how much salt there is in it. It’s basically jerky at this point.
Zebrastripes about 3 years ago
That’s like spices in your cabinets! I don’t think they ever spoil….do they? Lol
1BlackLivesMatter about 3 years ago
Damn, now that’s funny!
DavidWilliams1 about 3 years ago
My mom has 60-year-old cocoa in her pantry which she keeps as a memory of her trip to Switzerland.
Wichita1.0 about 3 years ago
Might want to check the expiration date on everything else, if you think your heart is up to it.
Alberta Oil Premium Member about 3 years ago
Good to know.. bet I got stuff that goes back farther than 20 years.
mistercatworks about 3 years ago
I’m serious about storing dried proteins. They tend to be suitable for bacterial cultures once the packaging is opened. Bouillon may be too salty but Martian bacteria (if there are any) could probably grow on it.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 3 years ago
She’s got a point!
Linguist about 3 years ago
I have a DIL who inspects every best by date before using and will not use anything in her house that is past it. I can’t get it through her head that the product is still good even if it’s a few weeks beyond the date on the package.
Bookworm about 3 years ago
I gave my cousin a chef’s apron I found on line on which was emblazoned “The [Jones] Family Barbeque. Many have Eaten. Few have Died.” Lucky for me, he got the joke.
bjminnis about 3 years ago
I had to throw out some beef bullion cubes before their expiration date. The seal was bulging as in botulism,
Cozmik Cowboy about 3 years ago
This seems to be a bit of gender-role reversal; I have often told Her that if girls’ attitudes toward expiration dates were accurate, not bachelor would ever live long enough to cease being a bachelor.
What’s that you ask? Have I ever breakfasted on room-temperature pizza that’s been on the counter for 3 days?
I was on my own at 18 & didn’t marry until I was 27 – of course I have!
l3i7l about 3 years ago
I rarely “stock up” of food items, so have little concern about Use By or Best By dates. One of the advantages of having a neighborhood grocery store, which is open every day.
christelisbetty about 3 years ago
I can’t think of his name. but there is a You Tuber, that tries out old-to really old, boxed and canned food. A lot of it isn’t lethal, but no longer looks or tastes as good as it first did.
zeexenon about 3 years ago
It’s so old, it says “sodium free.”
Laurie Stoker Premium Member about 3 years ago
I recently discovered a bottle of Bawls Guarana Root Beer in the back of my fridge. I can’t even remember when I bought it; it had to be at least ten years ago, but it was still perfect.
Teto85 Premium Member about 3 years ago
I use bouillon when I make ramen.
Lightpainter about 3 years ago
We have a family cabin used by multiple families. It is an adventure to see what you find in the fridge, and try to figure out how old the food is.