What is the shelf life of TABASCO^®?

Original TABASCO^® brand Pepper Sauce has a shelf life of 5 years (opened or unopened) when stored in a cool place, but it’s best if used by the third year. TABASCO^® brand Garlic Pepper Sauce and Habanero Sauce have a shelf life of 2 years, while TABASCO^® brand Green Pepper Sauce and Chipotle Pepper Sauce have a shelf life of 18 months. Any TABASCO^® brand product will be good throughout its respective shelf life, even after the bottle has been opened. Once a bottle of sauce is opened, the color may change, but the product won’t spoil. Refrigeration almost always helps to slow this process but isn’t required.

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