Do you need to put canned chili sauce in the refrigerator after it is opened? [duplicate]

New (sealed) chili sauce doesn't need to be put in the refrigerator. After unsealing, do you need to put it in the refrigerator after the lid is tightened?

Best Answer

It is safe to keep your chili sauce in the pantry when the package says it. With the lower water content and due to the sauce being highly processed it's not necessary to store it in the refrigerator. Most sauces are made from vinegar with high acidity and higher salt content that prevents them from attracting bacteria etc.

But most companies recommend storing your chili or hot sauce in the refrigerator. This prevents the sauce from color changes and helps to preserve the long-term quality of the sauce.

There is no health risk, leaving the sauce in the pantry but for an optimal sauce with fresh color and taste, I would store it in the refrigerator. Also, it lasts a lot longer when stored refrigerated.

For homemade chili sauce, I found this article interesting if you would like to read more about it. But there is also already a similar thread about the storage of hot sauces under Should I refrigerate hot sauce?

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Quick Answer about "Do you need to put canned chili sauce in the refrigerator after it is opened? [duplicate]"

You should refrigerate any opened container of sweet chili sauce, whether it is homemade or commercially made, if you plan to store it for a long time.

Does chili sauce need to be refrigerated after opening?

Opened chili sauce will usually keep well for 1 month when stored in the pantry. To extend the shelf life of opened chili sauce, refrigerate it.

Does canned chilli need to be refrigerated?

To maximize the shelf life of canned chili after opening, refrigerate in a covered glass or plastic container.

Do you need to refrigerate chili garlic sauce?

Once you have opened the container, chili garlic sauce will last about a month at room temperature, so it will be fine outside of the refrigerator if you plan to use it all quickly; however, you should refrigerate it if you plan to keep it for longer.

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