How long is the shelf life of ham sausage?

The shelf life of ham sausage is generally 3-6 months, but the specific shelf life depends on factors such as the production technology and preservation method of ham sausage.

Ham sausage is a kind of processed meat product, which contains a lot of protein, fat, moisture and other ingredients, and is easily infected by bacteria, leading to spoilage. Therefore, when buying and eating ham sausage, we must pay attention to the selection of ham sausage with good packaging and clear label, and check the production date and shelf life on the packaging to ensure that it has not expired or is about to expire.

The opened ham sausage should be kept in cold storage to avoid bacterial growth and corruption. It is recommended to eat it within 3 days after opening. The storage temperature of ham sausage is generally between 0℃ and 7℃. If the temperature is too high, it will easily lead to bacterial growth and affect food safety. If the surface of ham sausage is found to be discolored, smelly or foreign, you should stop eating it immediately to avoid affecting your health.

Matters needing attention in buying ham sausage

1. material: sausages made of high-quality raw materials, such as pork and beef, should be purchased, and sausages made of inferior and unknown raw materials should be avoided.

2. Brand: You should buy well-known brands of ham sausages, such as Wang Zhihe, Evergrande Cold Chain, Meilin and other brands, and avoid buying unknown or stall-selling ham sausages.

3. Production date: Pay attention to the production date of ham sausage, choose products with fresh production date and long shelf life, and avoid buying expired or poor quality ham sausage.

4. Aroma: Pay attention to the aroma of ham sausage, choose products with pure taste and rich aroma, and avoid buying ham sausage with too much seasoning or bad taste.

5. Packaging: Choose ham sausage that is well packaged, undamaged and shows no signs of deterioration, and avoid buying ham sausage that is damaged, deteriorated or smells.