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How long does Tomato Chutney (cooked) last?
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Safety concern
How long does Tomato Chutney (cooked) last? fridge 5–7 days, freezer 2–3 months. Plus spoilage signs, sources, and an unopened-vs-opened note.
Fridge
5–7 days
Pantry
Refrigerate only
Freezer
2–3 months
Sealed / unopened: N/A
Signs Tomato Chutney (cooked) has gone bad
- Sour or fermented smell instead of a tangy cooked-tomato aroma.
- Fuzzy white mold on the surface or jar walls.
- Gas bubbles, swelling, or fizzing when opened.
Still good if
- Slight thickening after refrigeration with a normal spicy-tomato smell.
Discard immediately if
- Any visible mold
- Sour or fermented smell
- Bubbling or fizzy appearance
Why guidance varies
Acidity from cooked tomatoes plus salt and tempering oil slows microbes, but it's still a moist, low-pH food to treat like other cooked leftovers. Cooking time, sugar, and how fast it's chilled affect the upper limit.
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Sources for this answer
- A USDA FSIS Cold Food Storage — Baseline of a few days for cooked leftovers, eased slightly for acidity.
- A USDA FoodKeeper — Safety thresholds for cooked tomato-based sauces and dips.