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Dairy & Eggs

How to Store Yogurt

Keep yogurt cold and sealed; the liquid on top is normal.

Best kept: Refrigerator

Pantry

Not recommended

Fridge

1–2 weeks

Freezer

Up to 2 months

How to store it

  • Store sealed on a cold back shelf, not the door.
  • Use a clean spoon each time to avoid introducing bacteria.
  • Stir the watery whey on top back in instead of pouring it off — it's protein-rich.

Signs it has gone bad

  • Mold spots
  • Puffy or bulging lid
  • Sour, fermented smell beyond normal tang
  • Curdled, watery separation with off smell

Pro tips

  • Freeze yogurt in ice-cube trays for smoothies.
  • Buy larger tubs and portion into jars to reduce waste.

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