How long will homemade hummus stay fresh?

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zrmac804
zrmac804 Posts: 369 Member
It's Saturday night right now and I just finished making hummus in the blender. It contains chick peas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and smoked paprika. It's in the refrigerator right now.

My question is: Will this still taste as good if I take it to a potluck Tuesday afternoon? Or should I make a fresh batch on Monday?

Thanks for your expertise!

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  • ritasice21
    ritasice21 Posts: 200 Member
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    It will not taste as good, it will taste better because the spices will "marry".
  • husstlebusstle
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    The typical rule on prepared food is that it is safe for 7 days if temperature controlled. I learned that from food and sanitation certification classes. I buy all natural prepared hummus and eat it up to 7 days after opening and it always tastes as good as the first day and there aren't really any more ingredients than what you have listed. I bet three days will be ok. At the very least you won't kill people. : )
  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,873 Member
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    I make hummus every once in a while. It's good for a week.
  • zrmac804
    zrmac804 Posts: 369 Member
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    Good to know, thanks everybody!:smile: