Here’s how to tell if your buttermilk has soured.
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
No doubt about itbuttermilkis a staple ingredient in Southern cooking.
FromButtermilk BiscuitstoButtermilk Coleslaw, theres nothing that isnt made just a bit better by this wholesome ingredient.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
But if this beloved dairy product is already fermented, you may wonder: Does buttermilk go bad?
Alabama-based dietitian Chelsea Edwards tellsSouthern Livingthat yes, buttermilk absolutely goes bad.
Historically, buttermilk was a byproduct of churning cream into butter.
Buttermilk can go bad, just like any other dairy product.
Does Buttermilk Go Bad?
Milk or buttermilk may be frozen for about three months.
Edwards adds that buttermilk must be refrigerated to prevent bacteria growth.
Normally it is smooth once you shake it.
Can You Freeze Buttermilk?
you’ve got the option to freeze buttermilk before it expires or spoils in a food-safe container.
