Condiments & Sauces Shelf Life
Unopened, nearly every condiment is a pantry food with a shelf life of a year or more. Opening is what matters: acidic, salty or sugary condiments hold for months in the fridge, while low-acid sauces such as pesto and pasta sauce last only days. Always use a clean utensil, because what you introduce spoils the jar faster than time does.
31 foods · times shown are for the most common state of each food; tap a food for every state, storage tips and spoilage signs.
Condiments
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseradish Opened |
3–4 months | 6 months | Not recommended |
| Ketchup Opened |
6 months | Not recommended | 1 month |
| Mayonnaise Opened |
2 months | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| Mustard Opened |
1 year | Not recommended | 1–2 months |
| Relish Opened |
6 months | Not recommended | Not recommended |
Dressings
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch Dressing Opened |
1–2 months | Not recommended | Not safe |
| Salad Dressing (Vinaigrette) Opened |
1–3 months | Not recommended | Not recommended |
Oils & vinegars
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Oil Opened |
1–2 years | Not recommended | 1–2 years |
| Olive Oil Opened |
Not recommended | Not recommended | 3–6 months |
| Sesame Oil Opened |
6 months | Not recommended | 2–3 months |
| Vegetable Oil Opened |
Not recommended | Not recommended | 3–6 months |
| Vinegar Opened |
Not recommended | Not recommended | Indefinitely |
Pastes
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miso Paste Opened |
1 year | 1 year | Not recommended |
| Tahini Opened |
6 months | Not recommended | 1–2 months |
Pickled & brined
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olives Opened |
2 weeks | Not recommended | Not safe |
| Pickles Opened |
1–3 months | Not recommended | Not recommended |
Sauces
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Sauce Opened |
6 months | 3 months | 1 month |
| Fish Sauce Opened |
2–3 years | Not recommended | 1 year |
| Hot Sauce Opened |
1–2 years | Not recommended | 6 months |
| Oyster Sauce Opened |
3–6 months | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| Pasta Sauce Opened |
4–5 days | 3 months | Not safe |
| Pesto Opened |
5–7 days | 4–6 months | Not safe |
| Salsa Opened |
1 month | 1–2 months | Not safe |
| Soy Sauce Opened |
1–2 years | Not recommended | 1 month |
| Sriracha Opened |
1–2 years | Not recommended | 6–9 months |
| Teriyaki Sauce Opened |
6–12 months | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| Worcestershire Sauce Opened |
2–3 years | Not recommended | 1 year |
Sweet spreads & syrups
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Opened |
Not recommended | Not recommended | Indefinitely |
| Jam & Jelly Opened |
6 months | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| Maple Syrup Opened |
1 year | 2 years | Not recommended |
| Nutella (Hazelnut Spread) Opened |
Not recommended | Not recommended | 2–3 months |
Not safe = perishable: no more than 2 hours at room temperature. Not recommended = possible, but quality suffers. Freezer times are best-quality windows at 0°F (−18°C).