Does it need to be refrigerated after opening or can it sit n a cool dark cabinet? How long will it last after opening?
2006425
From a food safety standpoint, it is prudent to refrigerate. It is possible for mold spores and other bacteria to grow in/on the water even with the smoke content. Refrigerating it will greatly decrease any microbiological activity and prolong the "shelf life".
2006426
It is water infused with the flavor of smoke. There is nothing to go bad unless you contaminate it somehow. No refrigeration is required. The use by date on my bottle is June 2016 and I bought it in the summer of 2014.
1556213
I keep it in a tightly sealed glass container in a cabinet. I think the three main things to consider are to keep it tightly sealed, keep it in a dark place, and keep it away from heat.
1428460
Here is an excerpt from http://www.asianfoodgrocer.com/miso.html "How Long does Miso Last? Miso is an extremely stable food product. It should be refrigerated after opening, but it doesn't have to be kept cold while sealed. And even if you leave your miso in the pantry instead of the fridge, it won't spoil- refrigeration simply makes it last longer. The secret to miso's longevity is the fact that it's fermented. Fermentation is a fancy word for spoiled. Because the ingredients have already been `spoiled', they won't expire anymore. The only thing that miso will do is dry out. And again, dried out miso isn't bad for you, it just won't taste as good as it's supposed to. So if you want your miso to taste the way it should then keep it in the fridge, but at the same time, the stuff isn't going to rot any time soon, regardless of where you store it." Also, read through this article http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6190769
1173828
I suppose you can if you like but keeping it a cool dark place is okay too. I see no label that says requires refrigeration.
760698
My container doesnt expire until 6-16. As for refrigerating, I'm not sure about that. It says to avoid moisture and store below 77 degrees. I have mine in a cool dark place in my pantry. If you do want to refrigerate it, I would be sure to double wrap it or something.
1334985
Once opened, it should be refrigerated or frozen. Unopened, I've kept it on the shelf for several months without spoiling.
666754
I don't know the shelf life, but yes it needs to be refrigerated after openiing.
879681
Im not sure. I keep it refrigerated after I open it and I have it gone within a month. I do know that it needs to be refrigerated after opening.
1723599
I have not refrigerated it, keep it in a dark, cool pantry, tightly closed and it is fine. Good luck
139214
In my opinion it should not make any difference. But once you open it does need to be refrigerated.
1882434
I just received my jar and am looking at the storage directions now. "Best By 10/2014. Store in a cool, dry and dark place. Use within 3 months after opening or refrigerate."So what this says to me is that, unopened, it's best by October 2014 (10 months from now). Once opened, it should be used within 2-3 months if stored in a cabinet (someplace dark and cool), OR it can be refrigerated to last longer, although it doesn't specify by how much.
1452141
Yes, after opening, otherwise it won't last very long. If you leave it out overnight or something, don't worry about it too much, just get it back in the fridge. It may lessen the life, but not by much.
701369
The bottle doesn't say it needs to be refrigerated. We leave ours at room temp and haven't had any problems.
522714
Two years at room temp (it will darken) at least, indefinitely in the fridge. The paste is quite acidic so it isnt prone to spoilage.
1323442
The back of the jar says Refrigerate After Opening. I just checked the jar in my fridge.
2139523
it does not have to be refrigerated right away or even at all if you store it in a cool, dark place (pantry, etc). I keep mine in an airtight container in the fridge but have also stored it very successfully in the same container in my pantry.
1882437
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 months. In the refrigerator, it can last up to a year.