On Apr 17, 6:53*pm, Sky > wrote:
> Due to a particular mishap**, I have to clear out my walk-in pantry,
> which also doubles as a coat closet. *While doing so, I discovered a
> nearly full gallon tin of Kikkoman Soy Sauce that had been hidden for
> some years in the deep confines of said pantry back under the stairs.
> If the soy sauce is still good, I'd rather not throw it away. *I haven't
> yet gotten the gumption to pour out a little bit for a "look-see,
> scent/smell, etc."-type test. *Do y'all think this soy sauce is still
> usable after so long? *The ambient temperature in the pantry has
> remained fairly constant over the seasons - anywhere from 60F to 82F.
> Fermentation is supposed to be good, yes <G>?!

I don't think that soy sauce goes bad. I've never thrown it out.
>
> Sky
>
> ** Mishap = can/tin of something (consomme?) busted and leaked on/down
> several shelves in the pantry, working with gravity. *Clean,
> sand/de-gloss, prime & paint are due (ugh!).
>

--Bryan, aka Bobo Bonobo http://www.TheBonobos.com