{"id":1989,"date":"2020-08-20T13:06:23","date_gmt":"2020-08-20T13:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/?p=1989"},"modified":"2023-01-19T15:20:04","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T15:20:04","slug":"how-long-does-evaporated-milk-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/how-long-does-evaporated-milk-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does Evaporated Milk Last and How to Tell if It\u2019s Bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Got a can of evaporated milk that&rsquo;s been sitting in the pantry seemingly forever? Or some leftovers after making soup with it? How long does evaporated milk last?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most of us don&rsquo;t have a whole lot of uses for evaporated milk.<\/strong>&nbsp;Sure, it works well in many pies, soups, and main dishes, but how many such recipes do you have in your repertoire? My guess would be not that many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means you probably can&rsquo;t use the leftovers right away and need to know how and how long you can store them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s where this article comes in. In it, we discuss storage, shelf life, and going bad of both unopened and opened evaporated milk.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carton-of-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Carton of evaporated milk\" class=\"wp-image-1992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carton-of-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carton-of-evaporated-milk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carton-of-evaporated-milk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carton-of-evaporated-milk.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20400'%3E%3Crect%20width='600'%20height='400'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Carton of evaporated milk\" class=\"wp-image-1992 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carton-of-evaporated-milk.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carton-of-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carton-of-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carton-of-evaporated-milk-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carton-of-evaporated-milk-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carton-of-evaporated-milk.jpg.webp 800w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Carton of evaporated milk<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-does-evaporated-milk-last\">How Long Does Evaporated Milk Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Canned evaporated milk typically comes with a&nbsp;<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petmilk.com\/faq\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>shelf life of 6 to 12 months<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;and easily lasts for months beyond the printed date. After opening, evaporated milk keeps best quality for&nbsp;<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petmilk.com\/faq\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>two to three days<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;in the fridge but should be okay for at least four days.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s the high-level overview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaporated milk (like&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-condensed-milk-go-bad\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">condensed milk<\/a>) usually comes in cans, less frequently in cartons. Either way, the product is pasteurized and shelf-stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The shelf life of unopened evaporated milk is&nbsp;<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petmilk.com\/faq\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>usually between 6 to 12 months<\/strong><\/a>. Each container has a date on the label, which is a good starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course,&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carnationmilk.ca\/En\/Faq\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the producers don&rsquo;t recommend using their product past that date<\/a>. But the thing is, canned goods usually don&rsquo;t go bad or even lose much of their nutritional value for months past their dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, unopened evaporated milk should, in most cases, still be fine even a couple of months past the printed date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">If you&rsquo;re opening a can of evaporated milk past its date, check the liquid thoroughly before using it. We&rsquo;ll cover what to look for in a moment.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"after-opening\">After Opening<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong>After it&rsquo;s been opened, evaporated milk is safe for at least&nbsp;<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/food.unl.edu\/article\/leftover-food-safety\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>3 to 4 days<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;if you seal it tightly and refrigerate it. Some brands recommend using theirs sooner, like within&nbsp;<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petmilk.com\/faq\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2 to 3 days of opening<\/strong><\/a><strong>, but the difference in quality between days 3 and 4 usually will likely be negligible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As usual, transfer the leftovers to an airtight container if yours doesn&rsquo;t come in something that&rsquo;s resealable. And refrigerate the dairy product as soon as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your leftover evaporated milk has been in the fridge for more than 4 to 5 days, give it a thorough check before using it. And if it&rsquo;s been there for more than a week, toss it for safety reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Half-cup-of-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Half cup of evaporated milk\" class=\"wp-image-1993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Half-cup-of-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Half-cup-of-evaporated-milk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Half-cup-of-evaporated-milk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Half-cup-of-evaporated-milk.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Half-cup-of-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Half cup of evaporated milk\" class=\"wp-image-1993 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Half-cup-of-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Half-cup-of-evaporated-milk-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Half-cup-of-evaporated-milk-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Half-cup-of-evaporated-milk.jpg.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Half-cup-of-evaporated-milk.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Half a cup of evaporated milk in a measuring cup<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-tell-if-evaporated-milk-is-bad\">How to Tell if Evaporated Milk Is Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Signs of spoiled evaporated milk include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Mold.<\/strong>&nbsp;If there&rsquo;s mold in the can or the container you store the leftovers in, the product is no good. Discard it immediately.<\/li><li><strong>Lumps.<\/strong>&nbsp;If your evaporated milk is lumpy instead of smooth, get rid of it.<\/li><li><strong>Discolorations.<\/strong>&nbsp;Evaporated milk should be milk white in color. Any signs of green, brown, or black mean it&rsquo;s no good.<\/li><li><strong>Off smell or taste.<\/strong>&nbsp;If the product smells or tastes sour (instead of slightly sweet), it&rsquo;s time for it to go.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As usual, if the leftovers sit in the fridge for more than the recommended five days, it&rsquo;s best to discard them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the previous section, I already mentioned film (or milk skin) on top. If you can see it, no worries. It&rsquo;s the milk&rsquo;s fat that separated and rose to the surface. As long as the whole thing is milk-white, it&rsquo;s safe to consume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix this milk film situation, warm up the container in a water bath, wait until the fat layer melts, then stir the liquid to get it back to its usual texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">If your evaporated milk has gone bad or you run out, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themakeyourownzone.com\/diy-evaporated-milk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">you can make it using powdered milk<\/a>. It&rsquo;s going to taste a bit different, but you can easily make as much as you need when you need it, thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-powdered-milk-go-bad\/\">the long shelf life of dry milk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-evaporated-milk-to-soup-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring evaporated milk to soup\" class=\"wp-image-1994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-evaporated-milk-to-soup-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-evaporated-milk-to-soup-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-evaporated-milk-to-soup-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-evaporated-milk-to-soup.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-evaporated-milk-to-soup-600x400.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Pouring evaporated milk to soup\" class=\"wp-image-1994 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-evaporated-milk-to-soup-600x400.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-evaporated-milk-to-soup-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-evaporated-milk-to-soup-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-evaporated-milk-to-soup.jpg.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-evaporated-milk-to-soup.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Pouring evaporated milk to soup<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-evaporated-milk-to-extend-its-shelf-life\">How To Store Evaporated Milk To Extend Its Shelf Life<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Storing unopened evaporated milk is no different than storing any other canned goods, such as baked beans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as the can is unopened, all it needs is a&nbsp;<strong>cool and dry area<\/strong>. A shelf or a cupboard in the pantry is the perfect place. No, you don&rsquo;t get any bonus points by putting unopened evaporated milk in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After opening, you should&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petmilk.com\/faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">refrigerate the leftovers<\/a><\/strong>. To get the most out of them, place the unused portion in an airtight container. If it&rsquo;s not airtight, often a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnationmilk.ca\/En\/Faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">film forms on the top<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">If you don&rsquo;t have an airtight container on hand, sealing the can with aluminum foil and a rubber band will help (a bit).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carrots-onions-and-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Carrots, onions, and evaporated milk\" class=\"wp-image-1991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carrots-onions-and-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carrots-onions-and-evaporated-milk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carrots-onions-and-evaporated-milk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carrots-onions-and-evaporated-milk.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carrots-onions-and-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Carrots, onions, and evaporated milk\" class=\"wp-image-1991 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carrots-onions-and-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carrots-onions-and-evaporated-milk-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carrots-onions-and-evaporated-milk-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carrots-onions-and-evaporated-milk.jpg.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carrots-onions-and-evaporated-milk.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Carrots, onions, and evaporated milk<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Last but not least,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnationmilk.ca\/En\/Faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">producers don&rsquo;t recommend freezing evaporated milk<\/a><\/strong>. The process changes the color, flavor, and texture of the product, and none of them in a good way. If you have some leftovers and no idea how to use them, feel free to try freezing them but don&rsquo;t expect much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-warning\">Freezing an unopened can of evaporated milk doesn&rsquo;t make sense. Freezing can compromise the seam, plus the tins have a really long shelf life.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepping-creamy-carrot-soup-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Prepping creamy carrot soup\" class=\"wp-image-1996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepping-creamy-carrot-soup-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepping-creamy-carrot-soup-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepping-creamy-carrot-soup-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepping-creamy-carrot-soup.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepping-creamy-carrot-soup-600x400.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Prepping creamy carrot soup\" class=\"wp-image-1996 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepping-creamy-carrot-soup-600x400.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepping-creamy-carrot-soup-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepping-creamy-carrot-soup-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepping-creamy-carrot-soup.jpg.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prepping-creamy-carrot-soup.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Prepping creamy carrot soup<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs-about-evaporated-milk\">FAQs about evaporated milk<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-can-you-keep-evaporated-milk-after-the-expiration-date\">How Long Can You Keep Evaporated Milk After the Expiration Date?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The date on the label isn&rsquo;t an expiration date, but usually a &ldquo;best-by&rdquo; date. That means the quality is best if you use the product before that date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, it doesn&rsquo;t tell much about how long the evaporated milk is safe to use.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since regular evaporated milk has a shelf life of about a year, I&rsquo;d assume the quality should be quite alright for at least 3 to 6 more months. The shelf life of the skim variety is shorter. Therefore, I wouldn&rsquo;t touch it if it&rsquo;s more than 2 to 4 months past its date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, those are my preferences, and there isn&rsquo;t a right or wrong answer here.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prep-for-creamy-carrot-soup-with-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Prep for creamy carrot soup with evaporated milk\" class=\"wp-image-1995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prep-for-creamy-carrot-soup-with-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prep-for-creamy-carrot-soup-with-evaporated-milk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prep-for-creamy-carrot-soup-with-evaporated-milk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prep-for-creamy-carrot-soup-with-evaporated-milk.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prep-for-creamy-carrot-soup-with-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Prep for creamy carrot soup with evaporated milk\" class=\"wp-image-1995 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prep-for-creamy-carrot-soup-with-evaporated-milk-600x400.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prep-for-creamy-carrot-soup-with-evaporated-milk-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prep-for-creamy-carrot-soup-with-evaporated-milk-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prep-for-creamy-carrot-soup-with-evaporated-milk.jpg.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prep-for-creamy-carrot-soup-with-evaporated-milk.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Prep for creamy carrot soup with evaporated milk<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-evaporated-milk-go-bad-if-unopened\">Does Evaporated Milk Go Bad If Unopened?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, if nothing went wrong in the production and storage of the can, the evaporated milk shouldn&rsquo;t go bad. As long as the seam isn&rsquo;t compromised, the product shouldn&rsquo;t spoil because it&rsquo;s in a sort of sterile environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, don&rsquo;t just assume that unopened evaporated milk can&rsquo;t go bad. If anything, read the recommendations from the earlier question. At a certain point, you need to accept your loss and get rid of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-summary\">Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-list-summary\"><li>Unopened evaporated milk can last for at least a couple of months past its date (assuming nothing bad happened to it)<\/li><li>Opened evaporated milk keeps for 2 to 5 days in the fridge in a closed container<\/li><li>If there&rsquo;s mold in the can, the liquid changes color or is lumpy, discard it.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got a can of evaporated milk that&rsquo;s been sitting in the pantry seemingly forever? Or some leftovers after making soup with it? 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