{"id":44670,"date":"2017-01-03T09:43:09","date_gmt":"2017-01-03T09:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theindianspot.com\/?p=44670"},"modified":"2017-01-03T17:49:48","modified_gmt":"2017-01-03T17:49:48","slug":"how-long-do-leftovers-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianspot.com\/how-long-do-leftovers-last\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW LONG DO LEFTOVERS LAST"},"content":{"rendered":"
Where there is home, there are leftovers. There is no way to have no leftovers, and we always this question in mind- how long to keep the leftovers? Whatever we cook, there do remain leftovers and if it is edible, we toss it in the fridge and have it later. There are no specific expiry dates as to how long we should keep the leftovers, but with experience and usual spoilage signs, we do get to know that it is not edible anymore. Here is a guide about some leftovers and how long to keep them:<\/p>\n
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Whenever we cook beef, chicken or turkey, we normally do not finish it off at one go. So ultimately it has to go to the fridge. You can keep it for 2-3 days in the refrigerator in a closed container and not more than that as it develops sliminess.<\/p>\n
No. of days it lasts: 2-3 days<\/p>\n
Shrimp, lobster or fish once cooked take no time to get spoiled. If you have these as leftovers that you may want to eat later, have it within 2 days of cooking. Wrap it up in aluminium foil and toss it in the freezer.<\/p>\n
No. of days it lasts: 2 days<\/p>\n
Pizza is one of the most common leftovers. We usually just toss the box in the fridge but that is not right; take out the remaining pizza pieces from the box and keep it in an air tight container then in the refrigerator. If you simply keep it that way, the pizza will harden and become inedible. Pizza can be stored for approx. 3-4 days after which it will develop a pungent-cheesy smell which means the cheese and pizza is spoilt.<\/p>\n
No. of days it lasts: 3-4 days<\/p>\n
A sandwich is made up of various veggies, sauces and even meat. The bread that is used usually soaks up all the water and juices from butter, veggies, meat and sauces so it is advisable to eat it the same day it is made. If you want to store it anyway, toss it in a storage plastic zip lock bag and keep it in the fridge for not more than 2 days or it gets mushy and smelly.<\/p>\n
No. of days it lasts: 2 days<\/p>\n
Hummus is something that never gets over the same day it is made (most of the times) but it can be reused in sandwiches, as dips, on pizzas etc. transfer the hummus to an air-tight container and keep it in the freezer. It will harden so thaw it before using. This way, you can store it for 4 days but not more than that. If you see a liquid separated out from hummus after thawing, its time you throw it away.<\/p>\n
No. of days it lasts: 4 days<\/p>\n