How do you know if a sausage or wiener has gone bad?

Sausages and wieners are some of the most popular dishes that are easy to prepare. They often come in handy when we are in a hurry or simply don't want to expend the energy to fumble around in the kitchen. But spoiled foods should not be eaten, as they can cause digestive system disorders.

Signs of spoiled sausages and wieners

Let's look at the main signs of spoiled sausages and wieners:

• A sticky foam is present on each sausage (wiener);
• products become dark or show traces of mold;
• sour odor;
• Too soft consistency.

Can I Eat Expired Food?

It happens that after the expiration date sausages and wieners look fresh, and do not even lose their taste. But use them in food, however, should not. The fact that stale products develop harmful bacteria and microbes that can cause stomach pain, nausea and even vomiting.

How to store sausages and wieners

In the fridge

In the refrigerator, sausages and wieners should be stored at a temperature of 4-6°C. Keep them in airtight bags. Shelf life is 3-8 days, depending on their composition.

In the freezer

In the freezer semi-finished products can be stored for up to two months, but for this you need to follow certain rules. Before freezing sausages, they must first be removed from their packaging and separated from each other. After that, they should be divided into portions and placed in cellophane bags.

No refrigeration

At room temperature, sausages should not be stored for more than 12 hours, in the heat - 6, as in these conditions, meat products quickly deteriorate.

Storing a cooked product

Cooked sausages should be consumed immediately or put in the fridge for no more than 48 hours. At room temperature, they are stored for 2-3 hours.