Ketchup manufacturer Heinz attempted to settle the debate about where customers should keep their ketchup by tweeting the company’s thoughts on the matter, causing social media users to chime in.
The company then followed up with a poll asking people where they keep their ketchup. As of Thursday morning, nearly 60% of respondents said they keep the condiment in the fridge.
One Twitter user responded and asked why ketchup isn’t in the fridge at supermarkets and restaurants.
“Many restaurants and fast food places dont refrigerate their ketchup,” responded another Twitter user. “Its because they go through it so quickly that it doesnt have time to spoil. However, they usually store their ketchup in a cool, dry place to keep it from going bad or spoiling.”
And another pointed out one indisputable fact: “not to mention the back of all condiment bottles literally says ‘refrigerate after opening.’“
If you keep your ketchup out all day at a barbecue, do you need to throw it away? Sargent clarifies that “for ketchup that is kept at room temperature, it should be consumed within 30 days.” Even without preservatives, most all-natural ketchups can handle some time stored at room temperature, Wagner says.
“Many restaurants and fast food places dont refrigerate their ketchup,” responded another Twitter user. “Its because they go through it so quickly that it doesnt have time to spoil. However, they usually store their ketchup in a cool, dry place to keep it from going bad or spoiling.”
One Twitter user responded and asked why ketchup isn’t in the fridge at supermarkets and restaurants.
Ketchup manufacturer Heinz attempted to settle the debate about where customers should keep their ketchup by tweeting the company’s thoughts on the matter, causing social media users to chime in.
And another pointed out one indisputable fact: “not to mention the back of all condiment bottles literally says ‘refrigerate after opening.’“
The company then followed up with a poll asking people where they keep their ketchup. As of Thursday morning, nearly 60% of respondents said they keep the condiment in the fridge.
Here’s a suggestion from CNET.com: Store your potatoes in paper bags in cool, dry pantries.
According to FarmersAlmanac.com, stone fruits such as peaches, plums and cherries don’t need to be refrigerated if they aren’t ripe.
Unless your avocado’s ripe and ready to eat, don’t refrigerate it. According to CNET.com, putting an unripe avocado on the counter will make it ripen much faster.
According to Treehugger, the Department of Food Science and Technology at University of California, Davis, suggests storing garlic not in a refrigerator, but in a cool, dry, dark place in a mesh bag, where it should keep for three to five months.
For example, that ketchup bottle can actually be kept in a cabinet for up to a month. And unless your peanut butter is organic, you can store it in the pantry.
Should ketchup go in the fridge?
FAQ
What happens if ketchup is not refrigerated?
Does Heinz ketchup go bad if not refrigerated?
Do mustard and ketchup need to be refrigerated?
Does ketchup need to be refrigerated?
In terms of safety, there’s no real need to refrigerate ketchup. Tomatoes and vinegar, the main components in ketchup, help preserve the condiment at room temperature due to their natural acidity.
Why should you refrigerate Ketchup after opening?
The preservatives in ketchup help to inhibit bacterial growth, but once the bottle is opened, ketchup becomes susceptible to contamination and quality degradation. Quality: When you refrigerate ketchup after opening, you are slowing down the deterioration process caused by exposure to air and bacteria.
Can ketchup be frozen?
Freezing is not recommended for ketchup, as it can alter the condiment’s consistency, making it watery and separating ingredients upon thawing. What is the best way to store ketchup to ensure its freshness? Keep it in its original bottle when possible, as the packaging is designed to preserve its quality. Store it in the refrigerator after opening.
Should ketchup be left out at room temp?
It’s a debate as old as, well, ketchup. Those who keep their ketchup at room temp have likely never gotten sick from doing so and argue that restaurants leave communal ketchup bottles out on tables for hours.