Shelf Life Tips
- How long does sukiyaki sauce last once opened? The precise answer depends to a large extent on storage conditions - to maximize the shelf life of opened sukiyaki sauce, keep it refrigerated and tightly covered.
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How long does opened sukiyaki sauce last in the refrigerator? Sukiyaki sauce that has been continuously refrigerated will generally stay at best quality for about 2 years.
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Is opened sukiyaki sauce safe to use after the expiration date on the bottle? Yes, provided it has been stored properly, the bottle is undamaged, and there are no signs of spoilage (see below) - commercially bottlered sukiyaki sauce will typically carry a Best By," "Best if Used By," Best Before, or "Best When Used By" date but this is not a safety date, it is the manufacturer's estimate of how long the sukiyaki sauce will remain at peak quality.
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The storage time shown for opened sukiyaki sauce is for best quality only - after that, the sukiyaki sauce'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, the bottle is undamaged, and there are no signs of spoilage (see below).
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How can you tell if opened sukiyaki sauce is bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and look at the sukiyaki sauce: if the sukiyaki sauce develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold appears, it should be discarded.
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