Why does it say expired 2017?

It seems that the expiry date could also be indicative of the manufacturing date. But again, this is a specialist Peranakan food item that gets better with age. Just remember to lightly toast it in slices before food prep.

Is there an expiry date? How come it says expires 12/22/2017 on features & details?

The blocks of shrimp paste belachan I’d purchased about a month have varying expiry dates too. One expires 07/15/22 and the other expires 12/15/21. This is a staple food in my Peranakan family’s diet as with all other such families of this culture. I’m not concerned about the expiry date as the quality of this particular food item gets better with age. If it’s kept refrigerated, it can last for as long as 8 years although, it will probably be consumed in much lesser time than that. It’s used as a condiment mixed with chillie peppers and lime juice. It’s also used as a base for some really spicy dishes. The shrimp that’s in the belachan is already preserved before converting into belachan. Personally, the expiration date is a formality. It tastes better with age.

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Shrimp Paste Belacan Penang 250 gram

Product ID: 78991077

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Brand
Oldman
Item Weight
7 ounces
Number of Pieces
1
Package Weight
0.25 kg
Variety
Shrimp

🦐100% fresh shrimp base

🧂No artificial coloring, pure flavor

🇲🇾Authentic Malaysian heritage

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Description

🦐 Elevate your sambal game with Penang’s freshest shrimp paste!

BOLD UMAMI KICK - Adds a powerful, savory depth to your recipes—dare to stand out in your kitchen.
CLEAN NATURAL FLAVOR - Zero artificial coloring ensures a pure, bold taste that elevates your sambal and dishes.
AUTHENTIC MALAYSIAN BELACAN - Experience the true essence of Penang’s iconic shrimp paste, a must-have pantry staple.
PURE FRESHNESS IN EVERY GRAIN - Crafted hygienically from only the freshest shrimp for unmatched authenticity.
PERFECTLY PACKAGED 250 G PORTION - Ideal size for culinary creativity without waste—freshness sealed tight.

Oldman’s Shrimp Paste Belacan Penang is a 250g pack of authentic Malaysian shrimp paste made hygienically from fresh shrimp, salt, and vegetable oil. Free from artificial coloring, it delivers a bold, natural umami flavor perfect for traditional sambal and other Southeast Asian dishes.

Specifications

ASIN	B01E474F9Q
Best Sellers Rank	#286,536 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #187 in Fish Sauces
Brand	Oldman
Brand Name	Oldman
Customer Reviews	3.8 out of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Item Form	Shrimp
Item Package Weight	0.25 kg
Item Weight	7 ounces
Manufacturer	Oldman
Number of Pieces	1
Package Weight	0.25 kg
Size	8.81 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Variety	Shrimp

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A**R

Bitter after taste

The belacan is too strong, as in, it has a really bitter after taste. I was making sambal nasi lemak, & the belacan just overpowered the taste of the sambal, even though on my second try, I reduced the belacan quantity from the recipe.

14.10.2020

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