Spoiler Alert! A Handy Infographic Guide to the Shelf Life of Dairy Products
This is the fourth of a five-part series on keeping your groceries safe and sound. Check back at the same time each morning all week long for our guides to fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and dry goods.
Illustration by Monica Fuentes
Did you know that you should always leave eggs in their original container and never, ever store them on the door of your refrigerator? Or that salted butter lasts longer than unsalted? (Salt is a preservative, after all.)
You can even leave butter out on your counter quite safely for days at a time, to make sure it's always in a lovely, spreadable condition. To keep it from going rancid, simply keep the surface covered -- use a butter bell or even a simple butter dish -- to reduce its exposure to air. This way, the butter will stay good for roughly a week.
Read on for more tips on making the most out of your dairy products and keeping them safe and sound in -- and out -- of the fridge.
See also:
- Spoiler Alert! A Handy Infographic Guide to the Shelf Life of Fruit
- Spoiler Alert! A Handy Infographic Guide to the Shelf Life of Meat and Fish
- Spoiler Alert! A Handy Infographic Guide to the Shelf Life of Vegetables
- Spoiler Alert! A Handy Infographic Guide to the Shelf Life of Dry Goods
Illustration by Monica Fuentes
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