Store Sour Cream Upside Down

By

redhatterb

I have always read and heard that the only purpose of the expiration date on foods is that is when they are best by, not that they aren't safe to use.

By

Maryeileen

Since Merlene's question hasn't been answered yet, I'll ask again: Does anyone know WHY storing the container upside down makes a difference? Thanks!

By

mommamoody

Totally works, I get sour cream for .19 or .29 a container , 10-20 containers at a time (using coupons of course). And I have gotten them to last 2 months past the date. Upside down really works! And cream cheese too.

By

stormy10000

Thank goodness to see this hint in print. I have told people in the past about this & they think I'm nuts!
It really does work and really prolongs "shelf" life of sour-cream & cottage cheese!
Gale from California

By

Maryeileen

stilltasty.com is a good website for reference:

http://www.stilltasty.com/fooditems/index/18342

By

Teresa Kay

I don't know about using it after the expiration date. As Rachel Ray says There is a reason for a date being put there.

By

merlene

I've used mine long after the expiration date and have not stored it upside down. I'm curious why upside down?