Do Plant-Based Burgers Go Bad? How To Store Plant-Based Burgers

Plant-Based burgers are becoming more popular and meat-like than ever. With plant-based products mimicking meat so well, it’s a valid question to ask “Do plant-based burgers go bad?”. In this article I answer this question and provide the guidleines on how to safely store and prepare plant-based burgers.

Plant-Based burgers go bad once opened after 3 days in the fridge. An unopened package of plant-based burgers will stay fresh for up to 10 days in the fridge. If frozen plant-based burgers are good for 273 days.

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How Long Does A Plant-Based Burger Stay Fresh In the Fridge?

An uncooked plant-based burger can stay fresh in the fridge for up to 10 days in an unopened package. Once the package has been opened the burgers will stay fresh for 3 days.

How Long Does A Plant-Based Burger Stay Fresh In The Freezer?

Plant-based burgers will stay fresh frozen in the freezer for up to 273 days.

Can I Refreeze A Plant-Based Burger Once Thawed?

The companies that have created plant-based burgers do not recommend freezing the burgers once they have been thawed for the best tasting product.

What Is The Best-By Date?

The best-by date is given to plant-based burgers that are being sold as a thawed burger. It is recommended to keep the thawed burgers in your fridge and cook them before the “best-by” date. Once opened the freshness starts to rapidly deteriorate and the burgers should be cooked with three days of opening.

What Is The Use-By Date?

A “Use-By” date is given to plant-based burgers that are being sold as a frozen product. The product should be cooked and consumed by the “use-by” date provided on the product.

Are Plant-Based Products Precooked?

Some plant-based products are precooked. Lightlife offers many products that have gone through a pasteurization process that fully cooks the products.

Can I Eat Plant-Based Burgers Raw?

Technically you could eat plant-based burgers raw but, I wouldn’t recommend it.

Do Plant-Based Burgers Have A Lower Risk Of Food Borne Illness?

It is safer handling a plant-based burger versus a raw hamburger. Plant-based burgers have a lower risk of contamination with bacterias like salmonella and Ecoli.

Due to the process of animal farming and processing, there is a high risk of contamination in the meat processing factories of gut bacteria into the meat itself and the water.

How Do I Cook A Plant-Based Burger?

Burgers can be cooked from a frozen state. Cook from frozen on medium heat for approximately five minutes on each side. Cook less if thawed.

FAQ

What protein is used in plant-based burgers? – peas, mung bean, and rice are in beyond burgers plant-based burger. Impossible burger uses a soy protein concentrate.
What are the white marbling specks in the patties?- The white marbling specks are meant to resemble the fat specks found in hamburgers. Plant-based burgers use coconut oil and cocoa butter to achieve a similar appearance.
Do plant-based burgers contain gluten? – The most recent impossible burger does not contain gluten. Some Lightlife products are also gluten-free.
Are Plant-Based burgers genetically modified?- Beyond burger and Lightlife does not include any genetically modified ingredients. Impossible foods use a genetically modified soy protein