The weather is getting hot and hot, and it is the most popular season for ice food. Many people will stock up on ice cream at home, right? It would be okay if you eat it immediately, but do you know that ice cream has a shelf life? If the ice cream melts accidentally and then refrigerates, can you still eat it with peace of mind? These problems often make people hesitate. In this regard, the Japanese column answers FAQs about ice cream preservation.
Does ice cream not label "taste-making period"?
The so-called odorization period refers to the range of time when the food can maintain its flavor and safety when it is not opened and stored in accordance with the prescribed method. Even if the deadline is exceeded, it does not necessarily mean that it cannot be eaten, but the flavor may deteriorate.
And ice cream is one of the few foods that do not need to indicate the period of taste, because it is usually stored in cold-bath environments below -18°C, microorganisms hardly reproduce at low temperatures and their quality is not easy to change. If the ice cream can be kept stable and low, the ice cream can even be stored for a long time. It is theoretically possible to eat ice cream from 10 years ago.
However, be careful that even if the flavor is not specified, it does not mean that it is "always delicious". If the storage status is poor, it may change even if it is not opened.
Can the temperature change of household refrigeration warehouses also cause ice cream to change?
The household cold storage is frequently closed and the temperature is prone to change, which will change the flavor of the ice cream or the quality will decrease. Even if the packaging is not opened, if there is frost crystallization or expansion on it, it may mean that the product has begun to deteriorate.
If the texture of the ice cream turns from its original dense and smooth texture to a rough smoothie, it is likely that it has been partially melted and re-iced, which is also a sign of quality changes.
Completely melted and put back into the cold pot and the ice cream cannot be eaten!
Ice cream is usually made of dairy products, sugar, egg yellow, water, spices, etc. These materials need to be evenly mixed to give a delicate and smooth texture. Once completely melted, the ingredients will separate, and even if it is cold, it will not be able to return to its original state, and the flavor and taste will be greatly reduced.
And if it is left in a high temperature outside or in a hot environment for a long time, and the ice cream has become liquid, it will not only change in quality, but also breed bacteria. Eating it may cause food safety risks. Therefore, please do not eat completely melted ice cream again!
In recent years, some manufacturers have actively marked the period of flavour on ice cream packaging. But regardless of the unmarked indication, saving correctly + eating as soon as possible is the key to enjoying the delicious food. When storing ice cream at home, please keep it as low as possible, do not re-melt and cool, and enjoy it as soon as possible after purchasing, so that the most delicious ice cream can be tasted!