Many hot sauces will eventually turn from red, green or orange to brown due to oxidation. Discolored hot sauce is usually nothing to worry about. This is caused by the same process that turns an apple dark after it has been cut open. Once you open a bottle and begin using it, the oxygen can discolor the sauce. This is due to the freshness of the ingredients and the lack of oxygen in the bottle. The original color of a hot sauce is often vibrant and colorful. However, if you see that the “ expiration date” has passed, the food is no longer considered safe to eat. Note: “Sell by” or “Use by” dates are a good indicator of freshness, but a passed date does not always mean that food is spoiled. If not, your hot sauce is most likely still okay to consume. If it seems off, slimy or unusual in any way, spit it out. Don’t go drinking a spoonful, just a dab to test the flavor. The last step is to take a very small taste. If it smells as delicious as ever, it is probably still okay to eat. Notice a sour or rotten smell? If the smell makes you want to gag or grimace, you’ll know it’s time for the sauce to go. Basically, if something appears to be growing on your hot sauce, it’s time to say goodbye. However, discoloration (fading) is normal with oxygen exposure, and is not necessarily a cause for concern. If your hot sauce appears to have spots of fuzzy mold, throw it away. Use these methods to inspect your hot sauces for spoiling: It can be painful to throw away a once-good hot sauce, but it’s better than dealing with food poisoning! If any of these seem off, don’t risk it, just throw it away. In short, check the hot sauce for an unusual appearance, smell or taste (in that order). So how can you tell if your hot sauce has gone bad? However, like most foods, hot sauce can eventually spoil. Many of us have old, forgotten bottles of hot sauce, keeping them in case the mood ever strikes. Hot sauce tends to let you know when it has gone bad. If you are unsure of your hot sauce, a simple inspection can help you determine whether the sauce is still safe to eat. Overall, most hot sauces have a very long shelf life, especially before being opened. The low pH level prevents the growth of unwanted bacteria & mold. It is a natural sterilizer, and can help keep your hot sauces longer.īecause of the preservation characteristics of these ingredients, some sauces, like Cholula and Tabasco, don’t require refrigeration at all. It has also been shown that capsaicin exists in pepper plants in order to deter the growth of mold and bacteria. This is the chemical compound that makes hot peppers hot. Lacto-fermentation produces a highly acidic environment great for preservation. In many cases, the peppers within hot sauce have been fermented. Not all sauced contain vinegar, but many are high in it. Vinegar is highly acidic, and thus it is inhabitable for bacteria. However, hot sauces have some benefits that make spoiling less likely than other foods. Read the packaging and if it says to refrigerate, do it! We understand the seriousness of food allergies and food sensitivities and will always declare these ingredients on our label in the ingredient statement.Colder temperatures slow down the growth of molds, keeping your sauces fresh for longer. This is the Allergen Statement given to us from Cholula: "Spices" is proprietary to Cholula, the manufacturer. Vegan and Gluten Free.Ĭholula Hot Sauce Ingredients: Water, Peppers (Arbol and Piquin), Salt, Vinegar, Garlic Powder, Spices (see below), and Xanthan Gum. We like to drizzle it on our Mango Slices.
Add bold flavor to meals such as Naked Freckle Burrito, Denver Veggie Scramble and Sunrise Tofu Scramble. The result is a zesty medium hot sauce without weird preservatives. This hot sauce packet contains a blend of arbol and piquin peppers for robust flavor.
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