john d hamilton > wrote:

> This bean paste is imported from Singapore and does not have any 'consume
> by' information on the label. It only says refrigerate after opening. The
> contents are listed as: black beans, vegetable oil, salt, chili, yeast
> extract, and sugar, sesame oil, and natural spices.

Bean pastes last up to 12 months in the fridge. Often longer. Mine
last 6 months before they're used up and they've been fine in that
period. I suspect they could go for at least twice that long.

-sw