Sweet and Sour Sauce

Name: Sweet and Sour Sauce
Brand: Food Shelf Life
Rating: 5 (78 reviews)

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Unlock the vibrant flavors of your favorite Asian-inspired dishes with homemade or store-bought sweet and sour sauce. This versatile condiment, perfect for stir-fries, dipping, and marinades, offers a delightful balance of tangy and sweet notes to elevate any meal.

Storage Time

Unopened: Up to 1 year in pantry. Opened: 2-3 weeks in refrigerator.

Temperature

Store unopened bottles in a cool, dry pantry. Refrigerate opened sauce at 0–4°C (32–40°F).

Freezing

Yes, sweet and sour sauce can be frozen to extend its shelf life. For best quality, store in an airtight freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag, leaving a little headspace for expansion. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before use. While freezing is safe, the texture might slightly alter, becoming a bit more watery upon thawing, but the flavor will remain largely intact.

Signs of Spoilage

Visible mold growth on the surface or edges.
An off, sour, or fermented smell that is distinctly unpleasant.
Significant separation of ingredients with a cloudy or slimy texture.

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