How to Store Condiments and Keep Them Fresh for Longer

Not all condiments are the same when it comes to storing them. The way you store condiments depends on what's in them how they are made and if they have things like fresh produce, oil or fermented ingredients in them.

At The Cookhouse Collab we make our condiments without adding anything to make them last longer. So it is really important to store and handle them correctly so they taste good and stay good.

Always check what the label says about how to store them and when they are best used by. When you open them use a spoon close the jar tight and do not let water or food get in the jar.

How to Store Chilli Oil

We have a different chilli oils, like

* Chilli Oil

* Sichuan Chilli Crunch

* Bacon Chilli Oil

These are made by putting dried chillies and other things in oil. They are okay at room temperature because they do not have herbs or vegetables like some other condiments do.

You can store them in a place away from the sun and heat just follow what the label says. Do not put the jar near the stove or a sunny window because the heat can affect the taste.

Always use a spoon that is completely dry. If you get water in the jar it can make the chilli oil go bad faster.

How to Store Pesto

Pesto is made with basil, cheese, garlic and oil. Because it has things in it you need to keep it in the fridge.

Our pesto will last a months if you store it right just check the label. It needs to be in the fridge all the time even before you open it.

When you use it smooth out the top close the lid and put it back in the fridge away. Do not leave it out for long.

How to Store Green Chilli Thecha

Green chilli thecha is one of our condiments. It is made with green chillies, garlic and peanuts.

Because it has things in it it does not last as long only a few weeks. You need to keep it in the fridge all the time.

Use a spoon and close the jar after you use it. You need to be careful with condiments that do not last long.

How to Store Fermented Hot Sauce

Our hot sauces are made in a way that helps keep them good. They are made with things that are fermented which means they have bacteria that help keep them from going bad.

Even though they are more stable than some condiments it is still best to keep them in the fridge after you open them.

This is especially true in places, where the temperature can change a lot during the day. If you keep it in the fridge it will stay good. Taste good.

How to Store Fermented Hot Mustard

Our hot mustard is also fermented, which gives it a taste. It is more stable, than some condiments because of this.

You can store it according to what the label says. It is an idea to keep it in the fridge after you open it so it stays good for longer.

When in doubt, refrigerate.