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Condiments & Spreads
How long does hot sauce last?
Vinegar-based pepper sauce.
Quick answer
Pantry (room temp)
5 years
Unopened: 5 years
After opening
3 years
3 years opened — vinegar + capsaicin = preservative dream team
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Signs hot sauce has gone bad
- •Color darkening (still safe)
- •Watery separation (shake)
- •Off smell
Storage tips
- ✓Hot sauce is nearly indestructible
- ✓Refrigeration extends quality but not required
- ✓Tabasco can last 10 years
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Disclaimer: Times shown are USDA/FDA-recommended best quality periods, not absolute safety guarantees. Storage conditions, packaging, and food handling all affect actual shelf life. When in doubt, throw it out.