"James Silverton" > wrote in message
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> 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.
>
>
The salt is good forever. But preground pepper is like 20% ground cockroach
parts and rodent hair.