I just noticed my rather large glass jar of Gochujang has an expiration date of June 2015. Many products are required to have a “best before” date, it doesn’t mean the product is not good anymore, but it may become less optimal (texture/color may change). Maybe taste a tiny bit if you’re familiar with the taste to judge whether it’s good. I was really hoping to make some kimchi fried rice this week. So can I use it? I forgot about it as I used the fresh ones.. I've never refridgerated my gochujang. I forgot about it as I used the fresh ones.. taste might be effected and consistency. Still within the second tier, this isn’t a bad gochujang, but this is the first where we see a hint of chalkiness. I bought a jar of gochujang (korean pepper paste) a few months ago. Posts. it will still be edible but a lot of it is a matter of whether or not the taste has gone down. But I just realized that wahat I bought expire in like 1 week. It is still good after the date? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Many products are required to have a "best before" date, it doesn't mean the product is not good anymore, but it may become less optimal (texture/color may change). most likely if its old it will be dehydrated and stickier. Hey! Many products are required to have a "best before" date, it doesn't mean the product is not good anymore, but it may become less optimal (texture/color may change). You don't need to worry about these going bad ~ :), New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the Korean_Food community, Press J to jump to the feed. Most Koreans also use it as a dip for fresh vegetables. <3. Although you can order gochujang online like this, there are times when you may not be able to order one in time for a recipe that you are to do. with the new processed stuff its hard to tell if its good or not. I mean, it get dry but just keep on using it in soups, marinades and side dishes and then the surface will be ok. Cut out a piece of plastic bag and put directly on top of if to keep it from getting dry. It is also used in different stews. I mean, it get dry but just keep on using it in soups, marinades and side dishes and then the surface will be ok. Cut out a piece of plastic bag and put directly on top of if to keep it from getting dry. If it doesn't smell weird, I don't think it's bad. Maybe taste a tiny bit if you're familiar with the taste to judge whether it's good. Hey guys! Should not affect taste too much but it will probably slow down or affect the fermentation. August 20, 2017 at 4:31 pm #74766. sanne. I've opened it once but haven't used it. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Thanks! Lotem. Gochujang is a red chile paste that also contains glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, salt, and sometimes sweeteners. Add some rice vinegar and soy sauce, let sit for a few hours, and cook away. Viewing 1 reply thread . It’s a thick, sticky condiment that’s spicy and very concentrated and pungent in flavor. Gochujang doesnt really turn bad, ever. Any advice is greatly appreciated. So can I use it? If its not air tight it just wont taste its best. I make sure to store it somewhere dark and cool and it lasts me months until I finish the entire container. I don't want to throw it out because that's just wasteful but if it's expired I have to. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. As long as you're not tainting it with impurities (like saliva or food particles from a spoon for example) it should keep for quite a while. Frequently it should be fine I bought it likely if its old it come. And bulgogi soju is said to act as a preservative to work against the gochujang going bad literally to paste. 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