Do you refrigerate your ketchup?

[Phil Indablanc]

We do but I really don't know why. It is a national brand and does not say to refrigerate after opening.

[Beerball]

I do. (refrigerate my ketchup)

[FluffHead]

I always have, it never occured to me that some people might not..

[Joe Miner]

I always have, it never occured to me that some people might not..

 

 

Those people are called Communists.

[Bullpen]

I do... I just assumed you had to? You know one o' them there "truths we hold to be self-evident and crap."

 

Who knew?

[MattyT]

Nope. Don't refrigerate the regular yellow mustard either. Never have. Nothing worse than a cold condiment on a hot burger or dog.

[Phil Indablanc]

Those people are called Communists.

 

Sounds like a "red" scare. On the other hand I guess most food establishments don't refrigerate it to the best of my knowledge.

[rockpile]

We do but I really don't know why. It is a national brand and does not say to refrigerate after opening.

 

I never used to when they were in a glass container with a lid that screwed on tight.

 

Things grow on those plastic flip tops.

[Nervous Guy]

looks like you should to ensure quality and flavor....that's what we've always done.

 

http://busycooks.about.com/library/lessons/blrefrig4.htm

[The Poojer]

sure do

 

We do but I really don't know why. It is a national brand and does not say to refrigerate after opening.

[nucci]

Only after it's opened.

[Dr. Fong]

I prefer the taste of ketchup when it's chilled.

[shrader]

I prefer the taste of ketchup when it's chilled.

 

I'm the exact opposite. That day where I open a new bottle is the best, but then for some reason, I throw it in the fridge.

[Bullpen]

I'm the exact opposite. That day where I open a new bottle is the best, but then for some reason, I throw it in the fridge.

 

I know it's like waiting an hour after eating before swimming... it's just one of those things we just buy into and accept it. Well no more I tell you!! No more!! I will not accept the word of the previous generation as the gospel! Sometimes you just have to challenge the status quo!!!

[Beerball]

Nothing worse than a cold condiment on a hot burger or dog.

Wanna bet? Stick yer rubbers in the fridge for 30 minutes before use and tell me it aint worse.

[Phil Indablanc]

I know it's like waiting an hour after eating before swimming... it's just one of those things we just buy into and accept it. Well no more I tell you!! No more!! I will not accept the word of the previous generation as the gospel! Sometimes you just have to challenge the status quo!!!

 

Thats the spirit!!! I am thinking about doing the same. Some good points on both sides but there is enough salt in ketchup to mitigate any spoilage issues. I also agree with the poster about cold condiments on a warm burger or fries.

[MattyT]

Wanna bet? Stick yer rubbers in the fridge for 30 minutes before use and tell me it aint worse.

 

I choose to modify my previous statement.

 

Nothing worse to eat than a cold condiment on a hot burger or dog.

 

Seriously folks....I'm 33 years old and have spent every one of those years eating non-refrigerated ketchup and yellow mustard.

 

 

Catsup on the other hand.....

[ieatcrayonz]

I think you should refrigerate it, especially in hot places like DaBlanc. I have to believe it would be pretty ripe if it was left out all bayou country. And I don't mean ripe in the good sense.

[Nervous Guy]

I know it's like waiting an hour after eating before swimming... it's just one of those things we just buy into and accept it. Well no more I tell you!! No more!! I will not accept the word of the previous generation as the gospel! Sometimes you just have to challenge the status quo!!!

you are totally !@#$ed.

[PastaJoe]

Condiments in the fridge, along with the bread, but keep the stick of butter out so it's soft to spread.