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Why is your curd turning sour in the fridge? Simple tips to keep it fresh
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News18•11-10-2026, 15:38
Why is your curd turning sour in the fridge? Simple tips to keep it fresh
- •Put the curd in the fridge as soon as it sets to prevent bacteria from over-activating in the heat and making it sour.
- •Use only half a teaspoon of starter culture for 500 milliliters of milk, as excess starter makes the curd turn sour quickly.
- •Set and store curd in clean glass containers with tight lids to prevent exposure to air and excess moisture.
- •Placing a small piece of dry coconut inside the curd container is a traditional home remedy to prevent sourness.
- •Homemade curd typically stays fresh and safe to consume in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
Key Questions Answered
When setting curd in the summer, you should initially mix half a teaspoon of starter culture in 500 milliliters of milk. Using too much starter culture during warm weather causes the curd to ferment and turn sour quickly.
Homemade curd typically stays good and safe to consume in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. For packaged curd, you should follow the storage instructions and the expiry date provided on the product packaging.
You should store curd on the middle shelf of the refrigerator where the temperature remains relatively stable. Keeping the temperature consistent prevents the curd from souring quickly due to frequent thermal changes.
