Experts have finally resolved the answer to where you’re meant to keep your sauce – in the fridge or in the cupboard? The age-old debate often divides people with Brits often disagreeing on the topic.
The place where sauces are actually meant to be kept has been revealed but it might not be where you’ve been storing them… The expert says sauces should be kept in the fridge and not the cupboard. While many prefer to keep them in the cupboard, the expert has now solved the debate once and for all.
Olivia Lennon, at Heinz Tomato Ketchup said: “There was only ever one correct answer, and we’re happy to share with Heinz Tomato Ketchup lovers across the UK that our ketchup has to be in the fridge.
“Although we’re aware many Heinz Tomato Ketchup fans have been storing their ketchup in the cupboard, we do recommend refrigeration after opening.
“This is the best way to maintain the delicious tangy taste of our Heinz Tomato Ketchup that you know and love.”
It’s not too late to change your habits and start storing your sauce properly.
Storing sauces in the cupboard could lead to illness, says Joshua Houston, a food storage expert at Household Quotes who has warned against storing sauce bottles in your cupboard. He said: “Bottled sauce is hugely important when it comes to some meals, ketchup with chips is a common sight across the country. No sauce can leave some dishes tasting dry.
“But ensure that you are storing your sauces properly, the last thing you want is to get ill from consuming something that has gone off.
“Refrigerating also allows you to get more for your money, as it gives you more time to finish the sauce before binning.”
But this isn’t the only person to weigh in on the debate. Heinz found in a study of 2,000 Brits found that four in 10 have been getting it wrong.
The research found residents in Sheffield were among the worst offenders. Almost two-thirds (62%) kept their sauce in the cupboard.