Does Oyster Sauce need to be refrigerated

Oyster sauce, this thick brown sauce is often used in Asian-style dishes. Some people are not sure: Does oyster sauce need to be refrigerated? As the professional oyster sauce manufacturer, Jolion Foods shares with you all details about storage, shelf life, and spoilage of oyster sauce. Let's dive in.

What is oyster sauce

Oyster sauce is a savory sauce commonly used in Chinese cooking, added to meat marinades, stir-fry sauces, and braises. Made primarily with oysters, Jolion Foods oyster sauce is dark brown, quite thick, bright and shiny, and tastes fresh, salty, and a little sweet.

For vegetarians, there is also vegan oyster sauce made with mushrooms, similar in color and texture to regular oyster sauce.

Oyster Sauce Storage Recommendations

JOLION Foods' oyster sauce boasts a long shelf life - 24 months - and maintains its integrity admirably at room temperature. For unopened oyster sauce, refrigeration is not mandatory. However, we advise our patrons to store this oyster sauce in a cool, dry environment, shielded from direct sunlight and excessive heat, to ensure its longevity and flavor fidelity.

Opened oyster sauce's texture, color, or flavor changes gradually over 6 months, but faster at room temperature. But cold temperatures help preserve the sauce's quality for 6~12 months, which is why almost all brands print “refrigerate after opening” on the label.

Conclusion

In short, opened oyster sauce needs to be refrigerated, while unopened oyster sauce does not. If you’re not sure about the sauce's quality, please check the suggestions on the bottle label. But if the label doesn’t say how long the sauce will retain its quality after opening, we suggest finishing it within 6 months.

Derived from a rich tradition of Chinese cuisine, JOLION Foods' sauce is a cornerstone of flavor in dishes ranging from meat marinades to stir-fry sauces and braises. Crafted with the utmost care, our oyster sauce embodies a perfect balance of savory richness and subtle sweetness. Each batch is meticulously prepared, using premium oysters to ensure unparalleled quality and authenticity. Our commitment to excellence extends to all, as we offer a vegan alternative made with carefully selected mushrooms that maintains the same rich color and thick texture. Welcome to contact us for more details.