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Does fish sauce go bad or expire?
Fish sauce has a stable shelf life and is very rare to go bad, thanks to the amount of salt in it. But, the flavor and taste deteriorate slowly over time. Whether to refrigerate it or not, that depends on the brand and your frequency of use. But, either way, always tightly seal the cap.
Is fish sauce safe to eat?
Regarding safety, it’s generally OK to store fish sauce at room temperature for years, but that isn’t recommended by government worrywarts for best quality. Still Tasty. Pathogens run in fear faced with this stuff, but it can (rarely) develop offness.
How can you tell if fish sauce is bad?
Good fish sauce has a clear, reddish brown color without sediment. Fish sauce may experience changes in color and flavor as it ages, but it will not be harmful to consume unless an odor or a mold develops, then it must be discarded. If your fish sauce has gone bad, check our fish sauce substitute page for alternatives.
Can you still use a half open bottle of fish sauce?
You檝e just found a half-open bottle of fish sauce. You bought it, used a few times, and put it into storage. Now a few months have passed, and you檙e not quite sure if you can still use it. Does fish sauce go bad? Such a scenario is quite common, especially for condiments like fish sauce or oyster sauce.