Why does gumbo spoil so quickly

How does gumbo spoil while still cooking? Ask Question. Asked 5 years, 9 months ago. Active 2 years, 11 months ago. Viewed 9k times. Improve this question. Paul Paul 21 1 1 silver badge 3 3 bronze badges. Do they really mean "spoil" as in "go rotten" or do they mean something else? Can you cite a source for this statement? Lots of the stuff people "hear" isn't true. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Improve this answer.

ElmerCat ElmerCat 2, 2 2 gold badges 11 11 silver badges 25 25 bronze badges. I was told that from someone from new Orleans that when it starts to boil after it's done cooking, that it is starting to spoil. I thought this was something that someone said that didn't make any sense. Thank you for clearing that up for me!!! Could that person have meant that they are leaving their gumbo on the counter, and if they see bubbles a sign of fermentation a few hours later, that it's spoiled then?

Freezing gumbo prolongs its shelf life, allowing to you make a large batch and thaw smaller portions for a later meal. Use within three to six months to prevent spoilage. If you are ever in doubt about whether gumbo is spoiled, throw it away.

Eliza Martinez. Eliza Martinez has written for print and online publications. She covers a variety of topics, including parenting, nutrition, mental health, gardening, food and crafts. Martinez holds a master's degree in psychology. Precautions for preventing gumbo from spoiling Gumbo gets spoiled easily and the temperature plays a major role in its getting spoiled.

You can prevent your gumbo from spoiling by keeping in mind these little points. If the Gumbo has been allowed to cool down on the counter top for too long, chances are that it will get spoiled. This would make it cool quickly. If it does, the gumbo would spoil. The Cool Down Hot food should be cooled to 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below and refrigerated within two hours. References U. Department of Agriculture: Leftovers and Food Safety. How to Reheat a Calzone.