How fast does food spoil in project zomboid?

This process of rotting can be slowed by refrigerating the food, as indicated by a blue overlay that increases spoil time by 5 times, or freezing it will increase it by 50 times. Example: Fish fillet takes 2 days to go stale, refrigerating it will take it 10 days, freezing it will take 100 days for it.
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Can food rot in the freezer in Project Zomboid?

Frozen food, and even canned goods for that matter, all eventually spoil. You guys oughta be restocking constantly. Farm, fish, loot, whatever.
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How do you keep food fresh in Project Zomboid?

In Project Zomboid, you can use salt or a preserving jar to keep your food fresh. Fruits and vegetables can be canned using preservation jars, while meat can be preserved using salt. Preserving food extends its shelf life, ensuring a consistent food supply during winter.
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How long does jarred food last in Project Zomboid?

Usage. An empty jar, along with a jar lid, can be used to pickle certain foods, preserving them for a much longer time. Box or jars can be unpacked for 6 jars. Jarred food is fresh for 60 days and stale for another 30 days.
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How long is 1 hour in Project Zomboid?

This page has been revised for the current stable version (41.78. 16). Game time in Project Zomboid is dependent on the Time setting in sandbox, by default 1 real life hour equals to 1 in-game day.
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How effective is refrigeration in Project Zomboid?

Refrigeration effectiveness only means that food will reach "frozen" status faster when put into a refrigerator, so in theory if food get frozen faster, it'll get the x25 timer bonus sooner and will last more.
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How much is 10 minutes in Project Zomboid?

10 minutes of gametime for every 1 minute of real time.
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Do crops go bad in project zomboid?

When crops reach final maturity (Ready for harvest with seed), they normally go to rotten within a couple of days.
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Can stale food make you sick in zomboid?

Stale food will make you unhappy if I remember, but won't kill you. And as TheRealSkull said, rotten food has the potential to kill you by making you sick with food poisoning. Weak Stomach will worsen the chances to get sick, and Iron Gut reduces the chances (but do you REALLY want to eat rotten food?).
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Can you cook rotten meat in project zomboid?

At level 7 Cooking, players are able to safely use rotten food as ingredients. The amount of Hunger and Nutrients gained from rotten food is substantially reduced. At level 7 Cooking, players are able to see if food contains poison.
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Is dog food safe to eat Project Zomboid?

Consumable properties. Opened dog food can be eaten, providing the player with some positive effects, however these will become negative the longer it's left to perish.
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How often should you water crops in Project Zomboid?

Watering. Remember to keep your crops in the "Well Watered" state. You will need to check them at least once per day, unless it is raining. A watering can will speed up this process significantly.
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Does ice cream rot project zomboid?

Ice cream can be eaten, providing the player with some positive effects, however it will lose its unhappiness bonus once melted, which is non-perishable. Ice cream must stay in the freezer. Otherwise, it will melt, giving the player unhappiness and boredom.
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Do zombies rot in project zomboid?

Wounds & decomposition

Some zombies can spawn with pre-existing wounds. They range from bandaged wounds to even zombies missing their faces or entire scalps. (Decomposition does not currently have any in-game effect as of Build 41) As the game world experiences erosion, the zombies will also experience decay.
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Why is my zomboid always queasy?

Though one of the primary reasons of nausea in the game is food poisoning, you can try eating lemongrass to prevent it. You can look in gardens or kitchens to find lemongrass. Consume food either raw or cooked to alleviate queasiness.
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Can you cook with tainted water Project Zomboid?

Cooking soup, stew, pasta and rice etc is safe with tainted water, as it is treated in the process. Have to assume it works the same way for pancakes, as they're also have to be cooked on the stove.
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What happens if you get too bored in Project Zomboid?

As innocuous as this may seem, boredom in Project Zomboid can lead to unhappiness, and if your character's unhappy, they'll perform actions slower than usual. Here's how you can stave off boredom in Project Zomboid.
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Do cars degrade over time in zomboid?

Yes. Tires, Suspension and Mufflers degrade over time as you drive, Brakes I believe degrade as you use your brakes.
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Do plants need sunlight in Project Zomboid?

In Project Zomboid, you can cultivate crops indoors or in a greenhouse. You'll need to create or locate a suitable structure that permits sunlight to penetrate in order to accomplish this.
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What is the longest time someone has survived in Project Zomboid?

The longest verified time that a player has survived in the current version? Over eleven months. Worth noting that the eventual cause of his demise was not the zombies, but rather the fact that there was no more food left on the map and farming and hunting haven't been implemented yet.
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How long should I sleep in Project Zomboid?

The player typically requires between 6 and 12 hours of sleep per night. If the player hasn't slept for a long time, the sleeping time can drastically increase depending on the severity of the exhaustion. If there is no extreme situations (e.g., sleeping regularly every day), players need to sleep: ≈9 hours a day.
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