Ketchup and Syrup

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  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Yep
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    Ketchup - Yes, because it says to refrigerate after opening.

    Syrup - I need clarification, Is it real maple syrup? If so, then yes, because it will get mold on it. If it's the "Log Cabin" or "Aunt Jemima" or "Mrs. Butterbottoms", then there's probably no need - {insert sarcasm font} cuz, you know, it's not real food.

    And peanut butter...GTFO.
  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    Ketchup yes, syrup no...:)

    Yep.
  • Laurayinz
    Laurayinz Posts: 930 Member
    Ketchup - Yes, because it says to refrigerate after opening.

    Syrup - I need clarification, Is it real maple syrup? If so, then yes, because it will get mold on it. If it's the "Log Cabin" or "Aunt Jemima" or "Mrs. Butterbottoms", then there's probably no need - {insert sarcasm font} cuz, you know, it's not real food.

    And peanut butter...GTFO.
    Better listen to him . He's in pre-med.

    As for the PB, I fridge it if it's the natural stuff that says to.
  • NaurielR
    NaurielR Posts: 429 Member
    Yes to both. Call me weird, but I like my syrup cold.
  • Begood03
    Begood03 Posts: 1,259 Member
    Ketchup yes, syrup no...:)
    Same here.
  • JoyousRen
    JoyousRen Posts: 3,823 Member
    Ketchup - Yes, because it says to refrigerate after opening.

    Syrup - I need clarification, Is it real maple syrup? If so, then yes, because it will get mold on it. If it's the "Log Cabin" or "Aunt Jemima" or "Mrs. Butterbottoms", then there's probably no need - {insert sarcasm font} cuz, you know, it's not real food.

    And peanut butter...GTFO.
    :huh: I use real maple syrup. I've never had it mold and it generally takes me a couple of years to go through a container. It just crystallizes.
  • felice03
    felice03 Posts: 2,644 Member
    Ketchup yes, syrup no.

    and PB...hellz no.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    what about peanut butter?

    depends on if it's "natural"...the peanut butter I buy tells you to refrigerate after opening as it really doesn't have much in the way of preservatives...pretty much just peanuts and oil. Your packaging should tell you if it's necessary. If it's the regular old Jiff or Peter Pan or whatever, then no.
  • windycitycupcake
    windycitycupcake Posts: 516 Member
    ketchup yes, syrup yes.
    and growing up we always kept our pb in the fridge. i have this feeling my mom kept things in the fridge, especially syrup and honey, to avoid ants? or maybe its a weird immigrant thing.

    i don't keep mine in there now but i use pb2 anyway.

    i can't stand to see an open bottle of syrup or ketchup in a cupboard. it seems so unsanitary!
    in fact there are not many condiments i dont refrigerate. i refrigerate:
    bbq sauce
    soy sauce
    vinegar
    lemon juice
    jelly
    mustard
    honey
    syrup
    ketchup
    peanut butter

    cold peanut butter isnt the best for spreading on bread but the cold version is so delicious for eating by the spoonful
  • _JamieB_
    _JamieB_ Posts: 417 Member
    Ketchup, yes
    Syrup, no
  • dansls1
    dansls1 Posts: 309 Member
    Ketchup yes, syrup I have none in the house, but I wouldn't - my parents never did.
  • mcshoelovin22
    mcshoelovin22 Posts: 263 Member
    Only my ketchup
  • jmc0806
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    Ketchup yes, syrup no...:)
    ^this

    I'm with them.
  • Laurayinz
    Laurayinz Posts: 930 Member
    I use real maple syrup. I've never had it mold and it generally takes me a couple of years to go through a container. It just crystallizes.
    I bought a gallon at the local maple festival last March. Don't think it lived to see fall. Awesome PA stuff! nomnomnom
  • coe28
    coe28 Posts: 715 Member
    Both are supposed to be refrigerated once opened. If left at room temperature they easily gather bacteria. It's gross. Put them in the fridge.
  • busywifehealthylife
    busywifehealthylife Posts: 32
    I don't refrigerate either after opening. I hate cold ketchup. It grosses me out. I rarely use maple syrup but I have never put it in the fridge. I have never had an issue and have always done it this way.
  • coe28
    coe28 Posts: 715 Member
    Yahoo Answers says:

    "Unless it's artificial syrup, pure maple syrup is actually tree sap that has the water boiled off to make it thick. If not refrigerated it becomes perfect breeding ground for mould and yeast (begins to ferment). It is recommended to take it out of the fridge in advance when you plan to use it, as it's best served at room temperature. Then return it to the fridge again for storage."
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    for people who said "no" to syrup, keep in mind that most of the low cost brands sold today in grocery stores (like Log Cabin) are not maple syrup and don't actually contain any maple syrup. they're artificial, made with corn syrup and artificial flavors and colors. these you can leave in your pantry. there's nothing really wrong with them if you like them, but they're not "real" maple syrup.

    if you're buying the "real" stuff (you'll know because of the price), then you should refrigerate it after opening. it can become a breeding ground for mold if left in the pantry after opening.
  • peachhunting
    peachhunting Posts: 59 Member
    I own a maple sugar bush - please store your syrup in the fridge. I go one step further and I freeze mine. takes mere minutes in a pot with hot water to thaw and be ready to serve.

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