To refrigerate or not to refrigeratethat is the question.
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I keep mustard in the fridge at home.
At restaurants, the bottle is always sitting on the counter.
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Which is the best way to store this popular condiment?
Where you store mustard depends on whether its unopened or opened.
Keep unopened mustard at room temperature away from light, Cohen Aviram says.
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confirm not to store it in high temperatures or under direct lightthese might cause it to lose flavor faster.
Once you open a bottle of mustard, then you should keep it in the refrigerator.
The cold, dark environment will keep freshness at its best, Cohen Aviram says.
Try not to leave it out for long stretches of timeremember those high temps and light exposure?
It’ll make the mustard lose its flavor faster!"
Can You Leave Mustard Out of the Fridge?
Restaurants often leave mustard sitting on the counter.
However, the best practice is to keep mustard in the fridge.
Its less likely to spoil as fast as condiments like mayonnaise or creamy salad dressings.
For best quality and safety, keep mustard in the refrigerator.
Once open, it should safely last there forabout a year, according to the USDA.
Each mustard bottle has a best-by date stamped on the container.
This is the date its recommended you use the mustard for the best flavor, freshness, and quality.
By the time youll need the mustard, itll already get to room temperature.
When its not so fresh, the quality can suffer, says Cohen Aviram.
She also suggests making sure the cap stays intact and doesnt break off.
Frenchs yellow mustard cap allows you to pull it all the way back until it clicks, she says.
This helps keep the consistency of Frenchs mustard that fans know and love while avoiding those crusty bits.
The end result is the perfect squeeze with the utmost convenience.
