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I don’t even keep things like soy sauce or something like Tabasco in the fridge. Much less vinegars. I suspect a lot of people are inclined to.

• Alupis 2y ago
  Tabasco is fine in the pantry or on the counter. Tabasco in particular isn't just vinegar-based, it's nearly entirely vinegar. Its ingredients list is vinegar, salt and crushed peppers that are then strained before bottling. It is a very inhospitable environment for botulism - or anything else. Many other types of hot sauces contain oils and/or are not strained of organic matter and/or contain blended organic matter. Such as all of your thicker or chunkier sauces for the most part[1] (which happen to be my favorites). Those should be kept in the fridge and you should discard after some time just to be on the safe side. [1] https://thepepperplant.com/shop.html https://thepepperplant.com/shop.html
  • ghaff 2y ago
    I do refrigerate Siracha. But I admit I make my decisions more on gut feel than anything else.
    • lupire 2y ago
      Gut feel is the ultimate judge of food rottenness