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International Dairy Foods Association

International Dairy Foods Association is a tier 2 source on AskedWell — Established editorial reference. Cook’s Illustrated, King Arthur, Serious Eats class. It's cited in 4 cooking, fermentation, and baking answers. Click any answer below to read the cited claim in context.

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  1. how long does… · cooking

    How long does milk last in the fridge?

    Unopened pasteurized milk: 5-7 days past sell-by (USDA FoodKeeper). Opened: 5-7 days. UHT/ultra-pasteurized: 30-90 days unopened, 7 days opened. Raw milk: 5-10 days from production. Smell + taste are reliable indicators — milk doesn't silently spoil.

    Why we cite it here: Industry standards for milk storage + spoilage indicators

  2. how long does… · cooking

    How long does yogurt last in the fridge?

    Unopened yogurt: 1-2 weeks past sell-by date refrigerated (USDA). Opened yogurt: 5-7 days. Greek yogurt: 1-3 weeks past sell-by. Live cultures actively suppress spoilage. Whey separation = normal. Mold = discard entire container.

    Why we cite it here: Industry standards for yogurt storage + spoilage

  3. how long does… · cooking

    How long does cheese last in the fridge?

    Hard cheeses (Parmesan, aged cheddar): 4-6 months unopened, 3-4 weeks opened. Soft cheeses (brie, mozzarella): 1-2 weeks. Shredded cheese: 5-7 days opened. Fresh cheese (ricotta): 1 week. Mold on hard cheese can be cut away; soft cheese mold = discard.

    Why we cite it here: Industry standards for cheese storage + spoilage

  4. how long does… · cooking

    How long does butter last in the fridge?

    Salted butter: 1-3 months fridge unopened; 2-4 weeks opened. Unsalted butter: 3 weeks fridge unopened; 2-3 weeks opened. Frozen butter: 6-9 months quality. Butter at room temperature in covered crock: 1-2 weeks (salted only). Rancidity = discard.

    Why we cite it here: Industry standards for butter storage + spoilage

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