Find out how long yogurt can be kept at room temperature before it needs to be refrigerated. And get tips on how to store yogurt properly.
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Leaving your food out of the refrigerator for too long
For many people yogurt is an essential ingredient during their weekly grocery shopping trip and it’s easy to see why. The dairy product is creamy tangy versatile and packed with protein. But what happens when you get home from the store and accidentally forget to put the yogurt away? Should you throw it out? Luckily yogurt is safe to eat at room temperature for a limited time. Read on for all the details plus tips on how to store it properly.
According to US Dairy yogurt can sit at room temperature for up to two hours before it needs to be stored. However that time is halved as the temperature rises. If the temperature is 90℉ or higher yogurt can only sit for one hour. To prevent yogurt from spoiling refrigerate it immediately after returning it from the store. (FYI: Bacterial growth can occur more quickly in yogurt with added sugar and fruit.) Some telltale signs that yogurt has gone bad include excess liquid even after stirring or mold. It may be spoiled if you smell a rancid or sour odor or if a small amount tastes musty or sour when you put it on your tongue. Read on for tips on storing yogurt.
Store yogurt on a shelf near the back of the refrigerator where temperatures are cooler. Avoid storing yogurt on the refrigerator door as temperatures there tend to fluctuate due to frequent opening and closing. Also make sure your refrigerator is set to a proper temperature of 40℉ or lower as recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. When stored in the refrigerator yogurt can last one to two weeks. If you’re looking for a longer-term storage option read about how to freeze yogurt . When frozen yogurt can last up to two months.
