Andie Z wrote:

> Consider wine and beer that last without spoiling. Sauerkraut, fermented
> pickles, and high acid foods like pickled eggs are not heat processed. The
> co-worker with the barbecue sauce may be perfectly OK. If you think about
> it, there are probably loads of things that are not heat preserved. Cheese
> is another example.
>
> Andie Z

That is surely something to think about - preserving as we preach it has only
been around a short time in human history. Those things you mentioned all keep
or cure well due to acid content I think, including the cheese. But all those
things do spoil in time and to that end, last better, and taste better under
refrigeration.
Edrena