Marinade sauce bottle left open for longer than recommended - safe to use?
I have a marinade bottle from Nandos, it was opened and then kept in a cupboard for about 6 months.
Is it safe to use?
I can't find any information of what could go wrong about sauces. It still smells the same so I don't see any issue aside from the bottle saying:
Once opened, keep refrigerated and use within 3 months
Best Answer
If it says keep refrigerated and you didn't, I wouldn't chance it. A lot of things need refrigerator temperatures to prevent nasty things from growing and keep them safe. There are also some things that are actually safe unrefrigerated but retain quality better when refrigerated, and will say "keep refrigerated" on the bottle, but you don't really know which is the case here.
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Does marinade go bad after opening?
Refrigerate after opening. Storage time shown is for best quality only \u2014 after that, the marinade's texture, color or flavor may change, but in most cases, it will still be safe to consume if it has been kept continuously refrigerated.How long can you keep open marinade?
Most recipes for marinating meat and poultry recommend six hours up to 24 hours. It is safe to keep the food in the marinade longer, but after two days it is possible that the marinade can start to break down the fibers of the meat, causing it to become mushy.How do you store marinade sauce?
How to store homemade marinades. If you want to pre-make these marinades, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for at least a week. The BBQ, Teriyaki and Classic marinades will last longer as they don't have fresh herbs in them. Alternatively, they can be made and frozen for up to a year.How to preserve home made sauce the easy way !!!
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