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Unopened salami or pepperoni:
Room temperature
Whether part of a gift basket, or purchased for a cocktail party, all unopened salamis and related versions can be stored at room temperature. Once you've opened them, store them in the fridge, as they're susceptible to bacteria and mold from the cut end, even if most of it remains wrapped.
Whether part of a gift basket, or purchased for a cocktail party, all unopened salamis and related versions can be stored at room temperature. Once you've opened them, store them in the fridge, as they're susceptible to bacteria and mold from the cut end, even if most of it remains wrapped.
Leftover can of frosting:
Refrigerator
An open can of frosting needs to in your fridge. Unopened, it's fine in your pantry, but once you've used it, it's prone to spoilage and bacterial contamination.
An open can of frosting needs to in your fridge. Unopened, it's fine in your pantry, but once you've used it, it's prone to spoilage and bacterial contamination.
Peanut butter (processed
commercial brands): Room temperature
Traditional peanut butters like Jif or Skippy are processed for a long shelf life, even after opening. And any additives used to stabilize the products are FDA approved, and have used safely for decades.
Traditional peanut butters like Jif or Skippy are processed for a long shelf life, even after opening. And any additives used to stabilize the products are FDA approved, and have used safely for decades.
If your peanut butter is a processed commercial brand,
store it in the kitchen cabinet.
Peanut butter (unprocessed
brands) : Refrigerator
Sometimes referred to as "natural" peanut
butter, this version of peanut butter is only ground peanuts, and nothing else.
It's best to refrigerate because the oils can become rancid and spoiled when
left at room temperature for weeks.
To soften, remove from the fridge 30 - 60 minutes prior
to using.
Coconut oil: Refrigerator
All oil can become rancid when stored at room temperature
for too long. This is particularly true for oils used less often, including
coconut, sesame, and walnut oils. To ensure freshness, store in the fridge.
Coconut oil is already a solid fat at room temperature. Sesame and walnut oils
become solid in the refrigerator, but return to a liquid at room temperature
without a change in taste or texture.
Coffee beans: Room
temperature
If you're looking for optimal taste and aroma from your
morning joe, keep the beans at room temperature. Coffee beans can pick up
moisture from the fridge, and compromise flavor (but it doesn’t alter the caffeine
content).
For storage longer than a few weeks, wrap tightly in
plastic wrap and freezer bags, and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Soy sauce: Room
temperature
Soy sauce is a fermented product of soybeans, and once
opened can safely remain at room temperature.
Hot sauce: Room temperature
Hot chili pepper sauce.
Hot sauces are generally a mixture of vinegar, hot
peppers and seasonings. Because vinegar is a mild acid, these sauces can be
stored at room temp without spoilage. If you choose to store it in the fridge,
warm to room temperature for optimal flavor before using.
Leftover pie: Refrigerator
Because the crusts and sometimes the fillings contain
butter, cream, and eggs, store leftover pie in the fridge to avoid spoilage.
Mixed nuts: Refrigerator
Nuts contain heart healthy oil that can become rancid
when stored too long at room temperature, especially in a warm kitchen. Store
your leftover nuts in a sealed bag in the refrigerator. For longer term
storage, wrap carefully and store in the freezer for several months.
Balsamic vinegar: Room
temperature
All vinegars — plain and specialty types like balsamic or
tarragon —are stable at room temperature. Vinegar is a mild acid which deters
bacterial growth.
Butter: Refrigerator
Even if your mother kept the butter on the kitchen
counter, you should store it in the fridge to prevent spoilage.
As a dairy product, butter must be stored in the fridge
to prevent spoilage. While "butter crocks" can be a good idea for
short term storage of several hours, for longer storage without spoilage, keep
it in the fridge.
