does it need to be refrigated after opening?
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I don't refrigerate mine, I never see them refrigerate at restaurants, but you can, if you think that's best.
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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.
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I think it would depend on how long it would take you to go through it. If you are like me, it doesn't take long. :-) We refrigerate ours, after opening, and like it that way, but I don't think it is necessary if it is stored in a cool, dry place. We have made our own, as well, but since we go through it within a month after opening, and keep it refrigerated, we never have an issue. If you don't refrigerate it, and go through it slowly, I would just keep it stored out of direct sunlight, and keep an eye on it and trust your nose. Hardening in the refrig has not been an issue for us, but, again.....we go through it, quickly! I think it would depend on how long it would take you to go through it. If you are like me, it doesn't take long. :-) We refrigerate ours, after opening, and like it that way, but I don't think it is necessary if it is stored in a cool, dry place. We have made our own, as well, but since we go through it within a month after opening, and keep it refrigerated, we never have an issue. If you don't refrigerate it, and go through it slowly, I would just keep it stored out of direct sunlight, and keep an eye on it and trust your nose. Hardening in the refrig has not been an issue for us, but,... » Read More I think it would depend on how long it would take you to go through it. If you are like me, it doesn't take long. :-) We refrigerate ours, after opening, and like it that way, but I don't think it is necessary if it is stored in a cool, dry place. We have made our own, as well, but since we go through it within a month after opening, and keep it refrigerated, we never have an issue. If you don't refrigerate it, and go through it slowly, I would just keep it stored out of direct sunlight, and keep an eye on it and trust your nose. Hardening in the refrig has not been an issue for us, but, again.....we go through it, quickly! « Show Less
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Hi. Once it's opened, I refrigerate to prevent the enzymes from reacting to it's environment. But it's not required.
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Nowhere on the bottle does it say refrigerate after opening. I've used it many times with no problem; I love the product.
300071
Hi I believe once opened it must be refrigerated. I think this is the best product of its kibd
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Yes the bottle says to refrigerate after opening. But I would make sure you sit it on something, I use a upside down plastic lid, because it will stain if it gets on something. It also has an expiration date that is usually quite long.
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The bottle does not mention refrigeration, but we keep it in the refrigerator after opening it just to be safe.
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The jar says refrigerate after opening, so that's what I do. It will keep for many months.
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Yes. I actually used refrigerated for one batch and it was fine. My problem, being new at this, was trying to figure out the best way to load the tube fully.
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Yes Tala, it requires refrigeration after opening. BTW...a little goes a long way. Very Concentrated!
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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.
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No refrigeration needed. I first saw this at Costco and the rep demoing it said you dont need to refrigerate after opening but it needs to be kept out of direct sunlight and heat.
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Did you refrigerate after opening? If not that is probably the problem. If you did then I'm not sure what would cause it.
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Yes it does once it has been opened. Most products that doesn't need refrigeration have had icky chemicals add to them that you wouldn't want in your body. This is an excellent brand. Best I've found so far.
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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.
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Yes! Do refrigerate after opening. I warmed it to room temp before feeding (a few seconds in the microwave).