Salsa — Condiments, Sauces & Canned Goods — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Salsa (2 source variants).
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Condiments, Sauces & Canned Goods. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
picante and taco sauces
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| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — general — note only | No numeric time specifiedRefrigeration ensures that commercial sauces and condiments stay fresh for a longer period of time. Shelf-stable commercial salsa is safe when stored at room temperature after opening. Quality, not safety, is the reason the labels on these products suggest that they be refrigerated after opening. |
| Pantry — from purchase | 1 year |
| Refrigerator — after opening | 1 month |
homemade, canned
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| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — general | 9–12 months |
Important: FoodKeeper supplies general storage guidance, not a promise that food is safe until a calculated date. The actual temperature, handling, packaging use-by dates and possible recalls may override any interval. Freezer periods generally concern best quality.
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