Soy Sauce storage container

I use a fair bit of Soy Sauce for cooking as well as the occasional Chinese take away. My question is fairly simple. Can I store Soy Sauce in a glass vinegar type shaker narrow neck bottle that's not sealed as it has a 1/16 inch hole in top plastic cap. If I can store in that bottle, is it best in a cupboard or refrigerator. Thanks in advance.

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Best Answer

Soy sauce is extremely salty, which will inhibit growth of pathogens; Eat by date suggests 2-3 years, once opened, if kept refrigerated.

With the small hole, better safe than sorry. I would recommend keeping it in the refrigerator.

If you are not going to use it for a longer time, give it a better seal by placing plastic wrap over opening. Depending on the exact nature of the container, you may be able to remove the top, place plastic wrap over the opening, and then replace the cap.

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Can you put soy sauce in plastic container?

With the small hole, better safe than sorry. I would recommend keeping it in the refrigerator. If you are not going to use it for a longer time, give it a better seal by placing plastic wrap over opening.

Does soy sauce need to be refrigerated?

Answer: The best way to store soy sauce is refrigerated, especially if it stored for long periods of time. Unrefrigerated, it may lose some quality aspects, since refrigeration helps the flavor and quality characteristics remain at their peak for a longer period.

How do you store Japanese soy sauce?

Soy sauce doesn't need to be refrigerated and will keep at room temperature, however, once the bottle has been opened it will retain its flavor for longer if you do refrigerate it.

How long does soy sauce last in the cabinet?

After Opening. Once you open your bottle of soy sauce, it's best for about a month if you leave it on the counter and probably around six months if you refrigerate it.

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