>notbob writes:
>
>On 2004-08-03, gabadab > wrote:
>> Should store bought Worcestershire sauce be kept in the refrigerator?
>
>no

Why not? Refrigeration won't hurt worcestershire sauce. I keep my Lea &
Perrins in the fridge. I don't use it often and so a small bottle can last me
a very long time, years. Worcestershire sauce won't readily spoil at room
temperature but like so many condiments refrigeration retards quality/flavor
loss. I think each person needs to decide whether to refrigerate any condiment
based on their own usage. Anyway, worcestershire sauce takes very little room
in the fridge, and since it is relatively expensive why not derive the best it
has to offer. I refrigerate most all condiments, soy sauce, sesame oil,
mustard, hot pepper sauce, even ketchup. I usually write the date I open a
condiment on the bottle... just to give some idea how long a bottle lasts me my
10 ounce bottle of Lea & Perrins is marked 12/04/01... still has about 1/4
left, guess I'm good for at least another year.


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