Let's ask the manufacturer: what is the shelf life of Prostokvashino cottage cheese?
Today, the range of cottage cheese from well-known brands surprises and makes it difficult to choose at the same time. The Prostokvashino brand has long won its niche in the market.
The products of a well-known company are in demand and boast good reviews from customers.
It is important to understand what expiration and storage dates the Prostokvashino cottage cheese manufacturer sets for its products.
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How long is it stored?
Shelf life is the period of time during which a product can be consumed. This period is determined by two dates: when the product was produced and when it should be used. On the packaging, the dates are indicated in the format - day, month, year, hours, minutes.
Cottage cheese is a perishable product and several factors affect its shelf life.
Among them:
- quality of raw materials;
- milk processing equipment;
- processing technologies;
- package;
- humidity;
- fat content of the finished product.
The range of products and their main characteristics are in the table:
| Name | Fat content | Package | Best before date |
| Traditional | 2%, 9% | parchment, plastic container | 14 days |
| Crumbly | 5%, 9% | foil vacuum | 35 days |
| Soft | 0,1%, 5% | plastic baths | 40 days |
Storage period
Shelf life is the period when the product retains all its beneficial properties specified in the regulatory or technical documentation.
This parameter is also indicated on the container in the form of inscriptions:
- Shelf life until date.
- Shelf life for days, months, years.
The storage period is set for those food products that do not have an expiration date.
These two concepts are directly related. Suitability of the product for use for the entire period specified by the manufacturer is possible only if the storage conditions are met.
In unopened packaging
Before opening the package, the cottage cheese is stored at a temperature of 2 to 4 degrees for the expiration date established by the manufacturer. The product can be stored at room temperature for several hours, but you should always focus on a shorter period of time.
After opening
The manufacturer of Prostokvashino cottage cheese indicates on traditional packaging in transparent plastic containers that the product must be stored at a temperature of 2 to 4 degrees before and after opening the package.
For other types of goods there is no information about storage after opening the package. It can be assumed that advanced technologies make it possible to keep cottage cheese fresh throughout the entire shelf life, even in an open container.
General rules
According to GOST 31453-2013, the shelf life of the product from the end of the technological process is set by the manufacturer, taking into account the requirements of regulatory legal acts in the field of food safety.
You can store cottage cheese in different ways. Among them:
- premises (room, cellar, pantry, balcony, veranda);
- fridge;
- freezer.
The storage temperature according to GOST should be from 2 to 4 degrees. The minimum storage period is from 3 to 6 days. First of all, these are homemade, farm varieties.
Industrial types are able to maintain freshness longer. Cottage cheese can be stored in the freezer even for up to 6 months. However, it must be frozen fresh and defrosted only once.
Natural preservatives will help prolong freshness a little:
- sugar,
- salt,
- lemon acid.
Conclusion
The Prostokvashino brand has firmly established itself in the dairy market. Cottage cheese is distinguished by high quality raw materials, the absence of preservatives, and an ideal consistency.
The use of modern processing methods in combination with the latest equipment and technologically advanced packaging allows the manufacturer to achieve long product shelf life.
