How to figure out if the jello has gone bad? The main signs

Chłodets is considered one of the traditional dishes of Russian feasts. No holiday is without this dish, but many hostesses do not know anything about the terms and conditions of storage of the snack.

Can jellied fish go bad?

There is an opinion that homemade jelly can be preserved and not spoil within a week, but this is not true. According to GOST, chłodec cooked at home should be consumed within 3 days. In this case, we are talking about the simplest version of cooking without any additives. Cold cream with the addition of boiled carrots, greens and other vegetables can spoil after 36 hours.

Signs of a spoiled dish

Determine that the jelly is spoiled by the following signs:

1. The dish has the smell of rotten meat or dampness.
2. Extra liquid is forming in the crockpot.
3. The broth clouds and changes its color - it may become greenish, yellowish or dirty-gray.

How and where to store chłodecks so they do not spoil

In order to keep the dish as long as possible, after assembling it should be placed in the refrigerator. It is recommended to put the meat in a jelly bowl immediately after cooling and not to leave the preparation overnight on the balcony or in a cool place, as many housewives do.

Important! Garlic, mustard, and horseradish added to cold cuts increase the shelf life of the dish. Reduces - eggs, fresh herbs and vegetables.

Can it be frozen?

It is possible and necessary to freeze this delicious dish. Homemade preserves will not spoil for two months if you put them in the freezer after cooking. An important condition for preserving the product is to cover the containers with klodets with a tight lid and additionally wrap them in clingfilm. Frozen in this way chłodets can please the hostess and her household, even several weeks after cooking.