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Almond milk question?

dex — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 20:21:47 GMT

Does anyone use the milk past the 10 day recommendation?It doesn't smell bad but I always end up tossing at least half and it seems such a waste.

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mima — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 20:27:46 GMT

I write on the cap the date I open it and toss it the morning of day 11 and open a fresh one. I don't like the thought of eating/drinking old food.

I have had it in the fridge for 13 or 14 days, but hadn't drank it past day 10. I opened it and smelled it before tossing and it smelled fine.

Do you think almond milk tastes nutty? That's what the commercial on tv says. I can't detect a nut smell or taste.

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CCo75 — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 20:40:04 GMT

I use almond milk past the 10 day recommendation of it doesn't smell, or look funny. I usually use it up before the expiration date, I treat it like regular milk.

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RedTop — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 20:40:09 GMT

My teacher daughter has used almond milk for years. She has NEVER finished the product within the time frame you are referring, and she has NEVER tossed the product thinking it is bad. Her response is that it's not a dairy product.

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autumnnj — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 20:41:43 GMT

I'm sure I have used it after the date. I buy Almond Breeze and there's nothing in the ingredients that can harm you. Water, almonds, sugar and vitamins are the main ingredients.

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dex — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:14:09 GMT

Thanks everyone and no I don't think almond milk tastes nutty.treating almond milk like regular milk makes good sense to me.

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bonnielu — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:17:44 GMT

On 2/1/2015 RedTop said: My teacher daughter has used almond milk for years. She has NEVER finished the product within the time frame you are referring, and she has NEVER tossed the product thinking it is bad. Her response is that it's not a dairy product.

Same thing here. Never a problem even beyond the date.

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Madisson — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:30:11 GMT

Oh, no...The refrigerated almond milk lasts 7 days. The non-refrigerated milk lasts 7-10 days. I use the non-refrigerated, and after approximately the 7th day, it starts curdling. If you pour it down the drain, you will see the curds at the bottom like sour milk will form. Really disgusting!

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expatgal — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:35:31 GMT

I always write the date I opened it on the carton, and rarely use the whole thing in 10 days. I thought I could stretch it once until I poured the remainder of the carton down the sink and saw all the curdled "whatever"! Now, it goes down the drain on Day 11 without fail.

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dex — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:51:07 GMT

Oh have not seen the curdle happen but that would make me feel sick if I had some in my mouth...I might have to just toss now that you said that

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Kalli — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 01:06:14 GMT

I don't get rid of it. I actually forget how long it's there. If it doesn't smell bad, i keep drinking it.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 03:53:57 GMT

The date on foods is an arbitrary sell-by date. They expect that you'll use the product long beyond that date. I find almond milk keeps much longer than dairy milk. If it's not sour, I'd use it.

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HandJive — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 04:13:41 GMT

On 2/1/2015 autumnfaire said:
I'm sure I have used it after the date. I buy Almond Breeze and there's nothing in the ingredients that can harm you. Water, almonds, sugar and vitamins are the main ingredients.

Sugar as a non-harmful ingredient is debatable.

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soonersis — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 04:21:43 GMT

On 2/1/2015 Kalli said:
I don't get rid of it. I actually forget how long it's there. If it doesn't smell bad, i keep drinking it.

Same for me and I've never had any problems doing that. I've also used both types of milk and can tell no difference.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 22:02:50 GMT

I know I have used it 3 wks & probably more past the date on the carton. I have never had any go bad. It's not a dairy product. If it does not smell or taste weird I still use it. I have never had any problems. I did throw out what was left in a carton that was 2 months old. I had not made any smoothies for a while since it's been winter & cold & did not want anything cold to drink. LOL!!! I use Silk brand almond, coconut, coconut/almond mix. Now they have cashew milk.

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Mmsfoxxie — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:13:48 GMT

I've used almond milk way past its "use by" date. As long as it doesn't smell or has separated, I use it. Waste not, want not.

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NoelSeven — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:19:28 GMT

Some almond milk comes in a large container and some in smaller containers. I assume you're talking about the large.

Trader Joe's carries it in the smaller size, and I'm pretty sure I've seen the small sizes in other grocery stores.

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mustbuyless — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:45:05 GMT

On 2/1/2015 kathoderay said:
On 2/1/2015 autumnfaire said:
I'm sure I have used it after the date. I buy Almond Breeze and there's nothing in the ingredients that can harm you. Water, almonds, sugar and vitamins are the main ingredients.

Sugar as a non-harmful ingredient is debatable.

I agree. But you can get the unsweetened kind, and I do.

I think almond milk that's about to turn has an unmistakable smell. I toss it when soon as it begins.

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lucylover64 — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:50:21 GMT

Thanks for this post, OP, as I have also wondered about this issue. I have used the unsweetened almomnd milk past the date but it also was smelling okay.

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autumnnj — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 02:05:39 GMT

On 2/2/2015 mustbuyless said:
On 2/1/2015 kathoderay said:
On 2/1/2015 autumnfaire said:
I'm sure I have used it after the date. I buy Almond Breeze and there's nothing in the ingredients that can harm you. Water, almonds, sugar and vitamins are the main ingredients.

Sugar as a non-harmful ingredient is debatable.

I agree. But you can get the unsweetened kind, and I do.

I think almond milk that's about to turn has an unmistakable smell. I toss it when soon as it begins.

You are both correct, of course. My point was that sugar, after a certain date won't harm you (anymore that before the date!)