How to determine if the fat is spoiled? Main signs.

Most often bacon is salted or smoked. This way the product can be preserved longer. In addition, it is used as a snack or the preparation of some dishes.

Signs of spoiled bacon

There are several signs to identify spoiled lard:

• An unpleasant pungent odor;
• mold on the surface of the product;
• discoloration;
• The appearance of sticky slime.

It is strictly forbidden to eat such lard.

Shelf life and conditions

To avoid early spoiling of lard it is necessary to store it correctly. Normally it should be kept in fridge or freezer.

Fresh

After purchase, it is better to put bacon in the freezer. Shelf life in this case will be 6 months. In the refrigerator, it can stay no more than 3 days.

Salted

Salted fat can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 month. But it is better to put it in the freezer. Shelf life - half a year.

Smoked bacon

Smoked bacon can be kept in the freezer for 6 months or in the refrigerator for no more than 2 weeks.

Boiled

Boiled bacon is stored like smoked bacon. Before use, it is thawed in the necessary amount.

Overcooked

If lard is overmelted, it is poured into a jar and kept in the refrigerator for no more than 3-5 months. It is used instead of vegetable oil.

How to send lard by parcel, so that it does not spoil

1. Cut lard in large pieces and put it in a glass jar, sprinkling everything with coarse salt. The main thing is to use parchment paper instead of the usual lids.
2. Before sending the product, soak in salt water a piece of cloth with which to wrap the lard.
3. Another way is to wrap well-frozen lard in salted cloth, plastic wrap and newspaper. The newspaper and film will create a microclimate effect.

Lard should not be eaten when there are signs of spoilage. This will lead to body poisoning and serious consequences in the form of vomiting, intoxication, dizziness and severe abdominal pain.