You’re storing Baileys incorrect – you do not really want it within the fridge

Many of us get pleasure from a tipple or two at Christmas.

But if Baileys is your alternative of drink through the festive season, now we have some phrases of recommendation for you. Contrary to common perception, you do not really have to retailer the Irish cream liqueur within the fridge.

The alcohol model’s official web site explains: “Baileys Original lasts two years from the day of bottling, opened or unopened when stored at the optimum temperature (0 to 25°C/32 to 77°F).

“No, Baileys doesn’t must be saved within the fridge. The beneficial storages temperature for Baileys is 0°C to 25°C and never in direct daylight.”

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The drink may trigger a ‘fatberg’ in your pipes
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This is not the one Baileys tip we have shared with you latterly. Earlier this week, we shared that specialists have warned to not pour it down the sink.

Andy Simms, commerce knowledgeable from MyBuilder.com, mentioned many kitchens aren’t geared up to take care of thick liquids. And Baileys is among the prime ones, because it may spell catastrophe on your pipes.

The knowledgeable says this form of beverage ought to by no means be disposed of this fashion as cream liqueurs have a big fats content material. He says this places it into the class of FOG (Fats, Oils, and Greases), and says FOG ought to by no means go down the sink because it sticks to pipes and may trigger blockages. It’s additionally what’s accountable for “fatbergs” in our sewers.

Like Baileys, Andy warns to not pour turkey fats down the drain. “As with Baileys, turkey fat is classed as FOG,” he mentioned. “Half the population admit to pouring FOG down the drain, but don’t be one of them. The problem with pouring leftover fat down the drain is it will cool, which can lead to blockages and fatbergs in your pipes.”

Looks like we’re simply going to must pour all of the tasty food and drinks down our throats as a substitute! What a disgrace…

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