{"id":613,"date":"2017-12-12T09:43:12","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T09:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/?p=613"},"modified":"2020-10-08T14:50:03","modified_gmt":"2020-10-08T14:50:03","slug":"can-quinoa-go-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-quinoa-go-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Quinoa Go Bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.6%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }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:66.6%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>With the popularity of gluten-free diet on the rise, quinoa has become an alternative to grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Surprisingly, quinoa is not a grain although it is often enjoyed as such. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quinoa is a high-protein seed that&rsquo;s high in essential nutrients. These nutrients include vitamin B, iron, lysine, magnesium, riboflavin and manganese. On top of that, quinoa contains all 9 amino acids that promote better muscle health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this product is gluten-free, people with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease can consume quinoa safely. But what about the storage life of quinoa? Can quinoa go bad?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with almost all other food, yes, quinoa will go bad at some point. That being said, <strong>it will take a while before quinoa goes bad completely<\/strong>. Just make sure to protect the product from moisture and high heat to extend its shelf life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Roja.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Roja.jpg\" alt=\"Raw quinoa on a white spoon\" class=\"wp-image-614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Roja.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Roja-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20500%20333'%3E%3Crect%20width='500'%20height='333'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Raw quinoa on a white spoon\" class=\"wp-image-614 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Roja.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Roja.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Roja.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Roja-300x200.jpg.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><figcaption> <em>Image used under Creative Commons from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/eugeniasanz1\/35332195510\/\" target=\"_blank\">eugenia Sanz<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-quinoa-go-bad\">Can Quinoa Go Bad?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Quinoa is sold dry, so it has a long shelf life. However, it is not impervious to spoilage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> As long as you keep the product away from sources of heat and moisture, it should keep for a long, long time. What you need to watch out for is mold growth. Once there is a presence of mold, you have no choice but to discard the product. And quinoa isn&rsquo;t exactly cheap so proper storage is a must to maximize your supply!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lunch-prep-with-quinoa-tomatoes-and-mushrooms.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch prep with quinoa, tomatoes, and mushrooms\" class=\"wp-image-1451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lunch-prep-with-quinoa-tomatoes-and-mushrooms.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lunch-prep-with-quinoa-tomatoes-and-mushrooms-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lunch-prep-with-quinoa-tomatoes-and-mushrooms-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lunch-prep-with-quinoa-tomatoes-and-mushrooms-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lunch-prep-with-quinoa-tomatoes-and-mushrooms.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Lunch prep with quinoa, tomatoes, and mushrooms\" class=\"wp-image-1451 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lunch-prep-with-quinoa-tomatoes-and-mushrooms.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lunch-prep-with-quinoa-tomatoes-and-mushrooms-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lunch-prep-with-quinoa-tomatoes-and-mushrooms-320x240.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lunch-prep-with-quinoa-tomatoes-and-mushrooms-480x360.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lunch-prep-with-quinoa-tomatoes-and-mushrooms.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>(credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/mV_fzXhwiOg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ella Olsson (opens in a new tab)\">Ella Olsson<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"signs-that-quinoa-has-gone-bad\">Signs that Quinoa Has Gone Bad<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s difficult to tell if uncooked quinoa has gone bad simply because there will be little to no changes in its color or flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For uncooked quinoa, give the product a whiff prior to cooking. If there&rsquo;s a slight <strong>change in texture or aroma<\/strong>, the product might&rsquo;ve gone bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only time you can tell if the product has gone bad is if you cooked it. If the cooked quinoa has an abnormally hard texture or if it starts emitting a funky aroma, the product is no longer safe to eat. If the cooked quinoa has turned moldy, toss the product in the trash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salmon-quinoa-and-veggies.jpg\" alt=\"Salmon, quinoa, and veggies\" class=\"wp-image-1452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salmon-quinoa-and-veggies.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salmon-quinoa-and-veggies-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salmon-quinoa-and-veggies.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Salmon, quinoa, and veggies\" class=\"wp-image-1452 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salmon-quinoa-and-veggies.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salmon-quinoa-and-veggies-300x200.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salmon-quinoa-and-veggies.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>(credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/KPDbRyFOTnE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ella Olsson (opens in a new tab)\">Ella Olsson<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-quinoa\">How to Store Quinoa?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Storing quinoa will depend on the state of the product prior to storage. For uncooked, unopened packs of quinoa, you can store the product in the pantry at room temperature. The packaging provides enough protection from the elements. However, keep the quinoa away from sources of moisture and excessive heat to extend its shelf life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For uncooked, opened packs of quinoa, keep the product in the fridge. Refrigeration will extend the shelf life of the product. Keeping the quinoa in the fridge also delays the degradation of the product! Refrigeration is the best way to store quinoa that&rsquo;s nearing its expiry date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cooked quinoa will go bad within a few hours so it is important to refrigerate the product in airtight containers. You can also freeze the leftovers if you have no plans of consuming the cooked quinoa right away. However, expect significant texture change once the frozen quinoa has been thawed and reheated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Recipes.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Recipes.jpg\" alt=\"Cooked quinoa\" class=\"wp-image-615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Recipes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Recipes-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Recipes.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cooked quinoa\" class=\"wp-image-615 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Recipes.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Recipes-300x200.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Quinoa_Recipes.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><figcaption><em>Image used under Creative Commons from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mealmakeovermoms\/4171035276\/\" target=\"_blank\">Meal Makeover Moms<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When kept in the pantry, uncooked and unopened packs of quinoa will keep for 3 to 4 years. Opened packs of quinoa kept in the fridge will stay fresh for 2 to 3 years. Cooked quinoa will stay fresh in the fridge for 5 to 7 days. When kept in the freezer, quinoa will keep for a year or more if the temperature is at a steady 0 degrees Fahrenheit!<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-freeze-quinoa\">Can You Freeze Quinoa?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can freeze uncooked and cooked quinoa to extend its shelf life. Just use an airtight container to store the product, no additional prep needed. For unopened packs of uncooked quinoa, just stick the product in the freezer, original packaging and all.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>As you can see, quinoa is not just a versatile product, it is also easy to store for later use! Quinoa is quite pricey so proper storage is a must to avoid wasting product. Just keep these tips in mind to extend the shelf life of quinoa!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can quinoa go bad? Quinoa is an excellent alternative to grain. Despite its long shelf life, proper storage is still important to maximize quinoa! 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