Fridge life of sauce/condiments
Right so, for many sauces i buy, they have a use within 3 days / 4 weeks after opening in the instructions on the back.
For most.. they have an expiry date on the actual bottle and "Refrigerate after opening" on the instructions, with no info on how long i can use it after opening, does this mean, if constantly refrigerated they will last until the expiry date (Which can be well over a year ahead) Despite having opened them a while ago?
Examples : Teriyaki sauce, Honey/Mint sauce, Apple Sauce, Ketchup, Barbecue sauce, sweet/sour sauce, and the list goes on..
Best Answer
For starters, it is not the expriy date. For anything perishable, it is only relevant for the sealed bottle (and that not only for condiments) and does not have a meaning after you open it. If it is nonperishable, it is simply a best before date and irrelevant for safety.
So there is no single answer to your question. Some will be highly perishable and fall under the 3-5 days rule for cooked foods, others will keep forever, and some will be in the middle. You have to look everything up in a shelf life database like StillTasty.
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Jarred spaghetti sauce: 18 months; 4 days. Ketchup: 1 years; 6 months (see note above on shelf-stable). Maple syrup: Consume within 12 months if stored in pantry, refrigeration will extend life. Mayonnaise: 3 to 6 months; 2 months (see note above on shelf-stable).How long do condiment sauces last?
After opening condiments, you can refrigerate them for the following times: ketchup, cocktail or chili sauce 6 months. chutney, 1 to 2 months. horseradish, 3 to 4 months.Does sauce go bad in the fridge?
"After opening a high-acid canned food, like a tomato sauce, it can be stored safely in the refrigerator for five to seven days before being used," says Shelley Feist, executive director of partnership for Food Safety Education. Aside from mold, there are no other visible signs that tomato sauce is past its peak.What condiments should not go in fridge?
Refrigeration not needed Common condiments that don't require refrigeration include soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, honey and hot sauce. Feingold says vinegars and olive oil (stored in a cool, dark place) are pantry-bound; coconut oil is actually best kept out of the fridge since it hardens below room temperature.What condiments should be kept in the fridge?
Any condiment that contains dairy, like sour cream and some prepared salad dressings, goes straight into the fridge (on the shelf, not the door). Other dressings and cheese products, like some of the grated cheese you sprinkle on pasta, are shelf stable.This Is How Long Condiments Really Last In Your Fridge
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