How long does Curd / Dahi (store-bought, set, opened) last?
Curd / Dahi (store-bought, set, opened) lasts 7–10 days in the fridge. Spoilage signs to check, storage tips, and cited food-safety sources.
Quick answer
Can I still eat it?
Use this as a conservative screen before you rely on the storage window. If anything seems unsafe, discard it.
Curd / Dahi (store-bought, set, opened) is within the fridge window if it stayed cold/dry as required and shows no discard signs.
Sealed / unopened: Check date (unopened, typically ~15 days)
Signs Curd / Dahi (store-bought, set, opened) has gone bad
- Yeasty, beer-like aroma.
- Green, white, or fuzzy surface spots.
- Watery, with a sharp burning sourness.
Still good if
- Mildly increased sourness or a small pool of whey on top — stir back in.
Discard immediately if
- Any fuzzy or coloured mold
- Bulging lid or fizzing when opened
- Sharp, bitter, or alcoholic smell
Why guidance varies
Commercial set curd uses standardised cultures and sometimes stabilisers, but once opened it is exposed to household microbes and temperature swings, so storage time depends on fridge temperature and clean handling.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Curd / Dahi (store-bought, set, opened) last?
In the fridge: 7–10 days. Sealed / unopened: Check date (unopened, typically ~15 days). Reseal the tub tightly and return it to the fridge right after each use; serve from a separate bowl rather than dipping spoons back in. Power cuts and frequent door-opening shorten its real life.
How can you tell if Curd / Dahi (store-bought, set, opened) has gone bad?
Signs that Curd / Dahi (store-bought, set, opened) has gone bad: Yeasty, beer-like aroma; Green, white, or fuzzy surface spots; Watery, with a sharp burning sourness. Still good if: Mildly increased sourness or a small pool of whey on top — stir back in.
What does the date label on Curd / Dahi (store-bought, set, opened) mean?
Curd / Dahi (store-bought, set, opened) usually carries a "Use By" date. The last date the manufacturer recommends for peak quality — for most foods this is still quality-based, not a safety cutoff (infant formula is the one exception). See our date-labels guide for the full breakdown.
Sources for this answer
- A USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data — Opened yogurt and cultured dairy keep roughly 1–2 weeks refrigerated.