Expiration & Storage Tips
When does peas and carrots blend expire?
Unopened cans of peas and carrots blend usually last about 3-5 years from the printed date on the package, provided they're stored in a cool and dry area. Once the can is opened, the blend should be eaten within 3 to 4 days if refrigerated. In the freezer, a bag of frozen peas and carrots blend, unopened, can last for up to a year. Once opened, you should try to use it within 8 months.
How do you tell if peas and carrots blend is bad?
For canned peas and carrots blend, if the can is bloated, dented or leaking, it's a sign that it has gone bad. After opening, if you notice off smell, changes in appearance or mold, do not consume it. For a frozen blend, if it has freezer burn--which appears as dry, white patches-- it hasn't necessarily gone bad but it might have lost some range of flavors and textures.
Tips for storing peas and carrots blend to extend shelf life
• Store unopened cans of peas and carrots blend in a cool and dry place, away from heat sources.
• After opening the can, transfer any unused portion to air-tight containers before refrigerating.
• For unopened bags of frozen blend, ensure they are stored at 0°F or lower in the freezer.
• Once you open a frozen bag, try to squeeze out as much air as possible before resealing it and returning to the freezer.
• To retain the color, flavor, and texture of your peas and carrots blend, avoid overcooking it. Overcooking can also cause nutrient loss.