Shelf Life Tips
- How long does an unopened container of pasta sauce that has been sold refrigerated last? The exact answer depends to a large extent on storage conditions - to maximize the shelf life of pasta sauce, keep it refrigerated at all times.
- How long does an unopened container of pasta sauce that has been sold refrigerated last in the fridge? Unopened pasta sauce will generally keep for about 1 to 2 weeks after the date on the container, assuming it has been continuously refrigerated.
- To further extend the shelf life of pasta sauce, freeze it: Unopened pasta sauce may be frozen in its original packaging.
- How long does pasta sauce last in the freezer? Properly stored, pasta sauce will maintain best quality in the freezer for about 4 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
- The freezer time shown is for best quality only - pasta sauce that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
- How can you tell if pasta sauce is bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and look at the pasta sauce: if pasta sauce develops an off odor or flavor, or if mold appears, discard the pasta sauce.
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