Topic: Should I use this base?

[joshallen2k]

Hi All,

I usually make base and freeze it and thaw it as I go.

On my last base (CA's base) I just left the remainder in the fridge. Since it wasn't a huge yield base, I figured I'd use it before it went off.

Its been sitting in the fridge since last Saturday, and I plan to make a curry tomorrow.

That's a total of 10 days in the fridge.

Should I chance it?

Thx,
Josh

[Unclebuck]

Hi Josh,

prob do you no harm if your fridge is at 1 or 2 degrees C and is covered but week and a half i think i would bin it.

UB.

[JerryM]

for me it's borderline at 10 days. i've used base at 14 days without problem but ea base varies depending on what's in it.

give it a stir and then smell it - u'll know if it's not OK.

[Cory Ander]

I'd ditch it and start again.

I've searched to find out how long vegetable soup can be stored in the fridge.  Nowhere recommends storing it for more than 5 days.  Most say 2-3 days and 4 days at a push.

Your shout Josh! 

[chriswg]

Bin it, definitely. Make yourself a nice fresh batch today. There are few things worse than throwing up a hot curry, especially when its caused by food poisoning meaning every last ml of stomach acid needs to come up!

Think of it as an opportunity to try out a new base, or to play around with a few different ingredients or quantities.

[joshallen2k]

Haha. Thanks guys.

I binned it 

[adriandavidb]

I agree with Corry; I used base a couple of times after 6 days: lets just say things were a bit 'soft' in the bathroom the day after!!  I don't think you'll poison yourself, but it may be past its best after that long.

Base actually improves with keeping up to day 3, IMO.