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When buttermilk isn’t stored in proper conditions, or if it’s been stored for too long, it can become spoiled, just like any other dairy drink. Consuming spoiled food is a health risk, so it’s important to learn how to tell if buttermilk is bad.  
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How to Tell if Buttermilk is Bad (Step by Step Instructions)

When buttermilk isn’t stored in proper conditions, or if it’s been stored for too long, it can become spoiled, just like any other dairy drink. Consuming spoiled food is a health risk, so it’s important to learn how to tell if buttermilk is bad.
Keyword How to Tell if Buttermilk is Bad
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle buttermilk

Instructions

Read Expiry Date

  • Check the expiry date, and discard it once the expiry date has passed.
  • Take a Look
  • If you take a glance at your buttermilk and find that it’s discolored or moldy then it’s definitely time to get rid of it.
  • If you find that the buttermilk is thicker than usual and chunky, this is a sure sign that it’s bad and no longer fit for consumption.

Smell it

  • An easy way to tell if buttermilk has gone bad is the smell. Once spoiled and a few days have passed, the buttermilk will surely have a strong and sour smell that’s a dead giveaway.

Taste it

  • While buttermilk does have a distinctive tangy taste it should never taste sour. A sour taste indicates that the buttermilk is no longer good.