If you detect a strong, off-putting, or rotten odor, take this as a sign that your dates have gone bad and it's time to toss them.

Date spoilage is caused by the presence of bacteria, mold, yeast, and storage pests. The sour smell is an indicator of date fermentation.

23 авг. 2022 г. · I am fermenting 2 dates in a honey/water mixture to make yeast for bread. It is fermenting, I see bubbles etc. Yesterday it lightly smelled like yeast, but ... Anyone else's sticky dates smell like alcohol? : r/LushCosmetics Why do my medjool dates look like this? : r/foodhacks - Reddit Date Smelled like Fermented Food and Cried When We Made ... Could use your help fermenting Dates - Reddit Другие результаты с сайта www.reddit.com

3 мая 2023 г. · The sugars might ferment and produce a slightly alcohol smell. While this likely won't harm you, it may be a sign to buy a new box.

25 авг. 2023 г. · They'll also have an alcoholic smell, caused by the fermentation of their high sugar content. Obviously, not all date varieties taste the same.

4 авг. 2023 г. · A nice, fragrant aroma should emanate from fresh dates. Avoid dates that smell sour or fermented as this could be a sign of deterioration.

3 мая 2022 г. · Dates are usually fermented for 1-2 days, as they can become quite alcoholic tasting if left too long. But you can leave it for another day or ...

However, Medjool and fresh dates do go bad. Some of the tell-tale signs that it is time to bin your dates are: ○ If they develop a fermented ...

31 янв. 2018 г. · If it's products that can spoil, I use my better judgment. I will not eat something perishable that is past the “eat by”/”use by” date, ...