When Does Ketchep...?!


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When Does Ketchep...?

When does Ketchep packets expire? We have a drawer full of packets and everytime I use one I wonder is it bad?

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4 weeks ago
I have Ketchup bottles and packets
My parents bought SALT FREE ketchup, it's more than nasty.
And everyone knows you can keep ketchup out the fridge and it would still be good.


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4 weeks ago
I have Ketchup bottles and packets
My parents bought SALT FREE ketchup, it's more than nasty.
And everyone knows you can keep ketchup out the fridge and it would still be good.

The vinegar along with the acidity of the ketchup will make them last a long time,long as they're sealed,don't smell bad,or have an off color,they should be ok. And yes,even restaurants do NOT keep packets refridgerated,that's the whole point of packets people.

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I'm a chef

they are old, trash them now.

You mean ketchup? :-P I don't think it expires for a looooong time. Don't worry bout it.

I think as long as they are sealed they would be good for years...kinda like canned goods. If it smells bad when you open it then don't use it.

if it's over 1 year I would personally toss it.. but usually it's fine if it's tottally packaged

Why don't you break down and buy a bottle of it and throw away the packets?

That's a good question and I have no clue. I'd prolly just quit using them

if its bad it will have a darker color than usual

contact the manufacturers, they may be able to tell you. and if it's ketchup and stuff, they are probably all bad because that stuff needs to be in the fridge, keeping cold.

iT TAKES THEM SOME YEARS TO EXPIRER

they probably have an expiration date on the package you should check

eww.throw them outt.


-tiger-

If the seal hasn't broken there good for a very long time.

When you open and taste it and it tastes like vinegar.




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