Musashi wrote:
>

> There was a TV show on Japanese TV maybe a couple years ago that tested
> various foods to see how long they would remain edible, or "safe" to eat.
> I think "Miso" ended up being the winner with a shelf life of some many
> years and although the specimen they used had darkened and looked quite "nasty"
> it was taste tasted and apart from some dehydration shown to be completely
> edible.We all know Miso has been around a long time well before the advent
> of refrigeration.


I've got a sample of miso thats been in my fridge for over a year.
I might give it a try and see how it tastes. It doesn't look like shiro miso
anymore.

> BTW, I think Mayonaise was good for 3 months without
> refrigeration despite having egg in it.

That can't be, unless you mean unopened jar. Mayonaise goes bad rather
quickly if not refridgerated, causing salmonella.

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Dan