Prepared pesto

[JGDean]

How far past the use or freeze by date would you use a store bought sealed basil pesto?

 

[WhateverYouWant]

I don't have any firsthand knowledge here as I usually make my own, but this seems like reasonably good information:

https://www.doesitgobad.com/does-pesto-go-bad/

 

[JGDean]

Thanks for the link, Scott. Useful website.

 

[CWS4322]

Because I am severely allergic to pine nuts, I always make my own pesto using toasted pepitos, walnuts, almonds, or pecans. I have made it from Swiss Chard, Kale, etc. I usually freeze it in ice cube trays. I top the pesto with oil. I have kept it for 6-9 months. I avoid restaurants that serve pesto or any dish with pine nuts on the menu. It takes fewer than 3 pine nuts to throw me into anaphylaxis. If you have never experienced (and survived) anaphylaxis, once is enough.

 

[arthurb1960]

How far past the use or freeze by date would you use a store bought sealed basil pesto?

Because I don't want to waste food, I just keep it in the freezer for as long as I like and then heat it in the microwave whenever I feel like it