![]() ![]() If any of these seem off, don’t risk it, just throw it away. In short, check the hot sauce for an unusual appearance, smell or taste (in that order). So how can you tell if your hot sauce has gone bad? However, like most foods, hot sauce can eventually spoil. Many of us have old, forgotten bottles of hot sauce, keeping them in case the mood ever strikes. Hot sauce tends to let you know when it has gone bad. ![]() If you are unsure of your hot sauce, a simple inspection can help you determine whether the sauce is still safe to eat. Overall, most hot sauces have a very long shelf life, especially before being opened. The low pH level prevents the growth of unwanted bacteria & mold. It is a natural sterilizer, and can help keep your hot sauces longer.īecause of the preservation characteristics of these ingredients, some sauces, like Cholula and Tabasco, don’t require refrigeration at all. It has also been shown that capsaicin exists in pepper plants in order to deter the growth of mold and bacteria. This is the chemical compound that makes hot peppers hot. Lacto-fermentation produces a highly acidic environment great for preservation. In many cases, the peppers within hot sauce have been fermented. Not all sauced contain vinegar, but many are high in it. ![]() Vinegar is highly acidic, and thus it is inhabitable for bacteria. However, hot sauces have some benefits that make spoiling less likely than other foods. Read the packaging and if it says to refrigerate, do it! Colder temperatures slow down the growth of molds, keeping your sauces fresh for longer. ![]()
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