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pasta sauce spoiling?
why do you need to refrigerate pasta sauce after opening it?
2 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
When you buy an already cooked pasta sauce in either the can or jar, it's somewhat cooked in that container. Once that air tight seal is broken, the oxygen and bacteria start to break down the fresh ingredients inside that container, thereby requiring refrigeration to help maintain it's freshness and safe eating. If it's in a can, you can extend it's shelf life by moving it into a glass container, or if you really need it, freeze it and it will hold for about 2 months (maximum). Hope this helps to answer you question tonight!
Source(s): Just me, my experience and watching "Food Network, Unwrapped for Canned Sauces" - ebe bLv 61 decade ago
When the sauce is packed, it is airtight. When you open the jar, the air makes the sauce go bad faster. If you leave it out of the fridge, it could get mold and bacteria.
