FOOD THAT MUST BE REFRIGERATED AFTER
OPENING
| FOOD | SPECIAL TIPS |
| MAYONNAISE | Once opened, mayonnaise must be stored, tightly covered,
in the refrigerator. |
| MUSTARD AND KETCHUP | Store tightly covered in the refrigerator after opening
for best quality and flavor. |
| CANNED FOODS | Once canned foods are opened, they must be refrigerated.
Remove the foods from their original can and package in glass or plastic,
tightly sealed containers to avoid a tinny taste. |
| PICKLES AND PRESERVES | After you break the seal on these foods, they must be
refrigerated. |
| JAMS AND JELLIES | Store in the refrigerator after
opening. |
| ASEPTICALLY PACKAGED FOODS | Aseptically packaged foods are packaged in a pouch or box
and processed with ultra-high temperatures for a short time to kill
bacteria. The package is designed with a sealed foil layer to prevent
moisture or air transfer, just like canned foods. When opened, this seal
is destroyed and the foods must be refrigerated. These foods include
shelf-stable entrees, dairy products, soy milk, juice boxes, and smoked
meats. |
| CONDIMENTS | Chutney, pickled products, and other condiments should
be refrigerated after opening. |
| SALAD DRESSINGS | Store in the refrigerator after
opening. |
| BABY FOODS | All canned and bottled baby foods must be covered
tightly and refrigerated immediately after opening. |
| CANNED PET FOODS | Tightly cover canned pet foods (I use foil, then ziplock
bags to avoid flavor transfers with other foods in the fridge) and store
for 1-2 days after opening. |
| NUT OILS | Nut oils can become rancid very quickly and should be
stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator after
opening. |
| HOT SAUCES, CHILI SAUCE | Refrigerate after opening in the original
container. |
| CHOCOLATE SYRUP AND ICE CREAM TOPPINGS | Refrigerate in the original container, tightly covered,
after opening. |