How long can I keep spaghetti sauce in the fridge-does the acid content prolong the shelf life? thanks?!
My partner says that sauce is good indefinately because of the acid content!. I disagree; I think it's gross after 4 or 5 days!Www@FoodAQ@Com
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You are right, sorry to your mate! The Acid Content is actually a negative content here in the shelf life of your Marinara Sauce!. The acid from the Tomatoes will start breaking down your sauce, creating micro-organisms to develope, so you should use it in 4 days, at the most!. Please freeze the unused portions and then you can re-use it!. There are some ingredients in foods and additives to aid in the shelf life of some foods, but Acidity is not one of them!. I hope I've helped you out with this little Tiff!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Exercise caution with tomato based sauces ,spaghetti sauces vary as to the acidity depending on the recipe , the inherent dangers in tomato sauces and possible food poisoning would should make you extra careful !.I!.m with you 4 to 5 days at most !.Of course you can freeze the sauce alsoWww@FoodAQ@Com
I try to use my leftovers in 7 days or less, usually less!. If you think you'll not be able to do this, pop items into the freezer; then you have no question about the safety of the food!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It will not last indefinitely!. I would only keep it in the fridge for a day or two!.
If I wanted to keep it longer I would freeze it in a sealed container!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If I wanted to keep it longer I would freeze it in a sealed container!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You are correct!.!.!. I assume you are talking about jarred sauce, the inside of the jar will get nasty in a week !. So use ASAP!.Www@FoodAQ@Com