<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nNow that we\u2019ve taken a look at how to store your hummus, let\u2019s take a look at how long your hummus will typically last. This will depend on the type of hummus in question, so let\u2019s go through them one by one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you manage to get your hands on unrefrigerated hummus, then this will generally come with a \u201cbest before\u201d label. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This hummus will last as long as the date suggests, and generally a month beyond this. So you will have plenty of time to enjoy your hummus.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Refrigerated hummus will generally have a shorter shelf life. These types of hummus will come with a \u201cuse by\u201d date that you must <\/em>stick to in order to ensure you remain healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis date will usually be no longer than a month, and once opened you will have around 7 days to enjoy the hummus before it becomes inedible.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we mentioned earlier, homemade hummus has the shortest shelf life. At most this hummus will usually last for around 5 days once made due to the lack of preservatives in its recipe. So, if you make homemade hummus you will have to act quickly to enjoy all your hummus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signs Your Hummus Has Gone Bad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFinally, let\u2019s wrap this up by taking a look at some of the key signs that your hummus has gone bad. It is generally very easy to tell if your hummus has gone bad simply by looking at it as it will noticeably have changed in appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of the signs your hummus has gone bad include mold, a funny smell, separation, changes in texture, and growths on the surface. If you notice that your hummus smells and looks bad, then it is probably best not to eat it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of the signs are more obvious than others, so if you know you are close to the use-by date, take a good look at your hummus before eating it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn short, homemade hummus will be safe to eat for around 3-4 days when stored correctly. Likewise, store-bought hummus will usually be safe to consume for up to 7 days when stored in the right environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, even if you don\u2019t eat all your hummus in one sitting, you should be able to eat all your hummus as long as you store it in the refrigerator between eating it. With this information, the nightmare of throwing away leftover hummus is no more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We hope this information has been helpful \u2013 thank you for reading! <\/p>\n\n\n\n