I found a kilo of dried chickpeas in my cupboard, I think they are 3 years old. In a air tight container, do you reckon it's off or not?
How could I tell if it's off?
Three Year Old Chickpeas - Off or Not?
cloudy on 02/02/2020 - 16:14
Last edited 02/02/2020 - 16:34 by 1 other user
Last edited 02/02/2020 - 16:34 by 1 other user
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tea stays good for several years after its bb date, but it loses potency.
do you reckon its off or not?
It's off
/s
How is that sarcasm?
Its fine
I would think they would be fine. Most dried stuff lasts pretty much forever unless they get mouldy. Check the colour and give them a sniff. If all is normal than they should be safe enough to eat. Probably have the nutrition and taste of cardboard but you probably won't die if you eat them.
fine if they look normal, not discoloured
If you're not sure, it's only $5 to replace them and be sure.
this is ozbargain, $5 is like a 10000 vote post
Spending $5 is cheaper than food poisoning, or what your time is worth obsessively searching to find out if you'll get food poisoning ;)
How could they give you food poisoning?
What are you talking about?@mskeggs: If they're moldy, OP's in for a bad time. But if they're in a cool dry place, should be fine.
@mskeggs: Mouldy food is bad. Boiling or cooking will kill the mould…but it won't kill or remove the toxins left behind.
@Typical16-bitEnjoyer: C’mon, I know there are stupid “who’s at fault” car crash threads here, but no body is talking about mouldy food and asking if they are ok lol.
They look fine, but I know looks can be deceiving, so seeking alternative views above and beyond looking for the obvious.
@Typical16-bitEnjoyer: I’m swayed by the majority, if a couple of people agree with me and most don’t I’m inclined to believe I’m wrong.
It seems on this occasion it’s the other way around.
I’m always open minded to topics I know little about.
you need to cook them for quite some time anyway
Things will still go off in a 'airtight' container. It's not a perfect seal!
IF you're desperate, it smells ok and you're going to cook it… let us know how you go. Small amounts your body might be able to fight off any nasties.
What are “nasties” in this case?
What could you mean?they smell bad even when you just buy them supposedly fresh.
Check for weevils and moths.
Extra protein.
do they have a stale smell ? if not then they are good.
really depends on what tax bracket u fall into.
over 80k, they are loooong off
30k-80k, the might be ok, depends how much u need them RIGHT NOW.
under 30k, they are good to go.Man, you got it the other way around lol.
Most poor to middle income households I know waste so much, and the rich households I know refuse to waste a single thing.
And you can probably guess, I’m well above the 80k, which is why I’m asking.
if you earn under 30k and you get sick, medical bill will be huge.
If in doubt it's safer to toss.
Just cook and if bad taste throw it out if good I am sure it will not make you sick because it is dry goods and its most likely not have expired date.
I would toss them to be sure, in case they are not fine, may be affected by moisture or bacteria. If they were in original, sealed and unopened air tight bag then they should be fine though; Doomsday preppers expect their dried foods to last for many years.
I found dried mushrooms in a jar at the back of the pantry, brought 30 years ago before we moved to QLD. They were delicious and I'm still alive and well.
Did the walls breathe at all?
Unless mouldy or infested with bugs they should be fine considering its a very long boiling process and they are going to get soft and mushy anyway
No, these things last centuries
Chickpeas should be ok if it is still dried, no moisture in the container. Also, soak them in cold water for a day and boil them. If there's a foul smell then throw them. You will also see huge amount of bubbles and slimy liquid during boiling if they are off.
You don't know how old they are when you get them, add expiry date and then add the years they've been sitting in a cabinet.. TOO OLD
BIN chickpeas, they aren't exactly fresh when you buy them.
Find a bulk buy store and buy from the, get what ever you need. Always fresh.
when I was a kid my mum had lentils which didnt even have an expiry date let alone a best before date, they looked ancient and packaging from the 80's, mum and dad figured they were 15 years old
Still ate them
This isnt the first time, just one of many. Mum used to make us clean the pantry as punishment, it was like being indiana jones. I would put all the expired stuff in a pile, she would "sort it out later" and just put it all back in
Cool story bro.
That would be me…
Soak them - then see if they sprout!
also, found loose leaf tea. That has a BB of late 2017. Throw or not?