lealasdad wrote on Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:53:29 -0700 (PDT):

> On Jul 12, 3:04 pm, "Michael O'Connor" > wrote:
>> The thread about soy sauce and mustard sauce condiment
>> packets got me to thinking how long they are good for? I
>> would guess Mayonnaise packets aren't good for very long.
>> Mustard and Ketchup packets probably last longer due to the
>> acidic nature of them.

> This is what I found out when I asked the Heinz Group:

> Our coding information for these items is stamped on the outer
> cases that are shipped to restaurants. Shelf life is based on
> the production code. For best quality, we recommend that the
> following items be used by the end of the shelf life shown:

> Product Shelf Life

> Single Serve Ketchup 7 months
> Single Serve Chopped Onions 7 months
> Single Serve Mayonnaise 8 months
> Single Serve Relish 9 months
> Single Serve Taco Sauce 9 months
> Single Serve Tartar Sauce 8 months
> Single Serve Yellow Mustard 9 months

Those lifetimes look very reliable.Actually, about the only packets that
I keep around the car are salt and pepper.


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