People who store ketchup in the cupboard issued with urgent warning
An expert has weighed in on the debate, with a final answer on where sauce should be kept - and it's bad news for those who store it in the cupboard
Sauce storage has long been a topic of culinary contention, but experts have now weighed in to settle the debate once and for all. If you're one of the many who stash their sauces in the cupboard, it's time to rethink your ways. A food storage specialist has definitively declared that sauces belong in the fridge.
Joshua Houston, a food storage expert from Household Quotes, has issued a warning about the dangers of keeping sauce bottles in the cupboard, which could potentially lead to illness. He explained: "Bottled sauce is hugely important when it comes to some meals, ketchup with chips is a common sight across the country.
"No sauce can leave some dishes tasting dry. But ensure that you are storing your sauces properly, the last thing you want is to get ill from consuming something that has gone off."
He also pointed out that refrigeration not only keeps you safe but also helps your wallet by extending the life of your condiments: "Refrigerating also allows you to get more for your money, as it gives you more time to finish the sauce before binning."
Even Heinz has chimed in on the matter following a study involving 2,000 Brits, which revealed that a staggering four in 10 have been doing it wrong by keeping their Heinz Tomato Ketchup in the cupboard instead of the fridge.
The survey highlighted that Sheffield residents were particularly prone to this mistake, with 62% admitting to cupboard storage, reports the Express.
Olivia Lennon from Heinz Tomato Ketchup weighed in, saying: "There was only ever one correct answer, and we're happy to share with Heinz Tomato Ketchup lovers across the UK that our ketchup has to be in the fridge.
"Although we're aware many Heinz Tomato Ketchup fans have been storing their ketchup in the cupboard, we do recommend refrigeration after opening. This is the best way to maintain the delicious tangy taste of our Heinz Tomato Ketchup that you know and love."
If you've been stashing your sauce in the cupboard, it's high time to shift it to the fridge.
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