Is Your Ginger-Garlic Paste Fresh? Check These 7 Crucial Signs!

• Check color: Fresh paste is light creamy; grey/green indicates spoilage, light yellow suggests turmeric.
• Aroma and texture: Fresh has strong aroma and smooth texture; sour smell, stickiness, or water separation means spoilage.
• Taste test: Discard if bitter, sour, or strange; sharp sourness indicates spoilage.
• Inspect for mold: Black, green, or white spots on the paste or container edges mean it's spoiled.
• For store-bought: Always check preservatives, manufacturing, and expiry dates; use the lemon test for freshness.