Helpful Hints: How long Do You Keep Your Condiments?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
April 7, 2019 1:52pm CST
Question of The Day- Do you know when it's time to throw away those half-full bottles of ketchup? Or mustard, mayo and other additives to make your food taste better?
Yes, there is a time line according to The Food Marketing Institute. So when do you toss away those refrigerated condiments?
I never knew there was a specific time frame? For me, when the condiment was empty that's when it was disgarded. Anyway here is a list of some condiments and the recommended time to consider replacing them...
-Ketchup, Cocktail, or Chili sauce- Refrigerator after opening: 6 months
-Barbeque sauce- Refrigerator after opening: 4 months
-Horseradish in jar- Refrigerator after opening: 3-4 months
-Mayonnaise- Refrigerator after opening: 2 months
-Mustard- Refrigerator after opening: 12 months
So, have you been holding onto any of those condiments a bit to long??? And do any of these expiraton dates surprise you? They all surprised me, lol.
Source- Reader's Digest
Photo- amazon.com
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Apr 19
None of those ever last part those dates in my fridge.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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11 Apr 19
The timeline on them are pretty generous so except for the mustard I use them up prior to any expiration refrigerator date.
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Apr 19
@dgobucks226 I can't tell you how old my mustard is. Looks like I should probably buy the smaller size so it's used up before the expiration date.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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11 Apr 19
The timeline on them are pretty generous so except for mustard I use them up prior to any expiration date. But it was nice to find out their timeline 
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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14 Apr 19
@just4him For me mustard seems to last the longest in my refrigerator.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
7 Apr 19
I don't buy those items. Isn't there an expiration date on the container?
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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11 Apr 19
Oh yes, certainly. That date is for an unopened jar and it's usually pretty far in advance. These dates I'm posting about are once the item is opened and put into the refrigerator.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
12 Apr 19
@dgobucks226 I think they should have both dates. What do you think?
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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14 Apr 19
@1hopefulman Good suggestion my friend. Perhaps we should take it up with the FDA
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
9 Apr 19
usually once I have opened one I use it up quite quickly
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
14 Apr 19
@dgobucks226 I love mustard so that wouldn't last long with me anyway
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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17 Apr 19
@arthurchappell Yes, during summertime cooking those hotdogs on the grill I can go through mustard pretty quick too 
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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11 Apr 19
The timeline on them are pretty generous so except for mustard I use them up prior to any expiration date.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
12 Apr 19
@dgobucks226 Mustard stays the longest in ours too. Ketchup doesn't last as we go through it pretty frequently
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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14 Apr 19
@simone10 Me too. I use Ketchup on so many items I eat
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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11 Apr 19
Yes, the timeline is very generous. Mustard stays in mine the longest time followed by Ketchup.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
27 Jun 19
@dgobucks226
I keep them out till I need to use them and then they go in the frig. I use them to the end and then start new ones.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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29 Jun 19
I do the same. Nice to know how long they last in case you happen to stock up on them.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
8 Apr 19
ours never make it that long.my family goes through ketchup and mayo like you wouldn't believe.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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11 Apr 19
The timeline on them are pretty generous so except for mustard I use them up prior to any expiration date too.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Apr 19
I go through them too fast to worry about expiration dates.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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11 Apr 19
Yes, I agree. Mayo has the shortest time frame and if spoiled would potentially cause an upset stomach or worse. I go through mayo pretty quick, so I should be safe, lol.
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@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
12 Apr 19
@dgobucks226 Yes, eating bad mayo would not be good.
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@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
8 Apr 19
After opening, I do not keep long in the refrigerator. I like to buy smaller packages
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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11 Apr 19
The timeline on them are pretty generous, so except for mustard, I use them up prior to any expiration date too.
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