do you need to refrigerate after opening?
239650
Yes, it is best to do so and will have a longer life, and better preservation of all the good stuff in it!
239651
The container does say to "refrigerate after opening." Spoilage probably would not occur after opening, but if airborne fungal spores entered the container you might get fungal growth, and lowering the temperature of any object by ten degrees cuts the rate of reaction (or decomposition) in half. It's always a good idea to refrigerate from my standpoint of a retired food safety scientist. I even refrigerate bread, but then I may be a bit of a nut.
239652
I have never refrigerated maple syrup, and I have never had any problems. My mother never refrigerated maple syrup. My grandmother never refrigerated maple syrup. My great-grandmother never HAD refrigeration, so she never refrigerated maple syrup. I am NOT a person who doesn't refrigerate when necessary. But what with rampant baseless lawsuits prevailing these days, many who bottle what does not need to be refrigerated label things "refrigerate after opening" as a precaution. Refrigerated maple syrup gets crystals and is then nasty. Which is why I don't refrigerate it. We're talking 40 years here, by the way. But proceed at your own risk, of course. I have never refrigerated maple syrup, and I have never had any problems. My mother never refrigerated maple syrup. My grandmother never refrigerated maple syrup. My great-grandmother never HAD refrigeration, so she never refrigerated maple syrup. I am NOT a person who doesn't refrigerate when necessary. But what with rampant baseless lawsuits prevailing these days, many who bottle what does not need to be refrigerated label things "refrigerate after opening" as a precaution. Refrigerated maple syrup gets crystals and is then nasty. Which is why I don't refrigerate it. We're... » Read More I have never refrigerated maple syrup, and I have never had any problems. My mother never refrigerated maple syrup. My grandmother never refrigerated maple syrup. My great-grandmother never HAD refrigeration, so she never refrigerated maple syrup. I am NOT a person who doesn't refrigerate when necessary. But what with rampant baseless lawsuits prevailing these days, many who bottle what does not need to be refrigerated label things "refrigerate after opening" as a precaution. Refrigerated maple syrup gets crystals and is then nasty. Which is why I don't refrigerate it. We're talking 40 years here, by the way. But proceed at your own risk, of course. « Show Less
239653
I have never refrigerated maple syrup, and I have never had any problems. My mother never refrigerated maple syrup. My grandmother never refrigerated maple syrup. My great-grandmother never HAD refrigeration, so she never refrigerated maple syrup. I am NOT a person who doesn't refrigerate when necessary. But what with rampant baseless lawsuits prevailing these days, many who bottle what does not need to be refrigerated label things "refrigerate after opening" as a precaution. Refrigerated maple syrup gets crystals and is then nasty. Which is why I don't refrigerate it. We're talking 40 years here, by the way. But proceed at your own risk, of course.
239654
Other answers to this question say that the package says to refrigerate after opening. I do not have the bottle in front of me to verify, but I always refrigerate it myself.
239655
I always refrigerate mine after opening, once I didn't and got mold growing on top, so every since in the fridge it goes once opened...plus it gives it a better shelf life, and keeps the nutrients intake. . .
239656
Yes, I always do otherwise the syrup will develop a layer of sediment on top.
385664
It does not need refrigeration after receiving and using. I believe some of the manufacturers suggest putting it in a refrigerator. I do both ways. Effectiveness is the same to me.
1201289
The lid is tightly sealed. It does not have to be refrigerated until after it has been opened. Then, yes, keep it in the fridge.
149351
It doesn't have to be, but the bottle says "For best results, refrigerate after opening". I don't refrigerate mine :)
433882
no there packed in salt and will be fine once you open them then you should refrigerate.
1041193
"Best if used 3 months after opening." No date. Refrigerate after opening. Like any other oil, self life varies, but refrigeration prolongs & you'll smell when it's losing is freshness.
9791
I do not believe so. We have never refrigerated ours. We keep it in a cabinet all the time even after opening.
71813
I only kept mine refrigerated after opening them. Otherwise, they were good sealed at room temperature.
564261
Hello Hakaka, We would be happy to answer this for you. Upon review of the item in question, we do not see any warnings to refrigerate after opening. While refrigeration is not required it will keep the product fresher for longer. We hope this information was helpful to you. If you require further assistance, please contact us at your earliest opportunity. Thank you, and have a wonderful day! Sincerely, Kellie B. Email Specialist
71814
The label says to refrigerate after opening. Once opened it will stay up to four years in the refrigerator.
1991827
Hope it's not too late. I was locked out the email for a while. Yes it needs to refrigerated regardless opening or not.
267849
Yes, I believe it is recommended to keep it in the fridge after opening. Frankly I didn't like the product so whatever purpose you did buy I hope it will be serving you. Good luck. Wish you the best.
2192045
NO. There is nothing on the label to suggest the need for refrigeration. I have never refrigerated mine.
438313
Yes, it does require refrigeration after opening. No, I dont think the fermentation gets rid of the rice or soy. I could be wrong about that though.
1844266
I refrigerate mine after opening. Every food blog that uses miso recommends it. Look under the nutrition table and ingredient list. It says Refrigerate after Opening, in italics.
224868
No. The labeling information indicates refrigeration only after opening. I have 3 unopened containers in my pantry.
2057055
Since they are not refrigerated in stores I assume they are still okay not to be refrigerated after opened. I don't believe the package says to keep refrigerated.