Sriracha

[crinoidgirl]

I have a 17 ounce bottle which is at least a couple of years old which I've never opened. Is it still good?

[slo_ted]

I have a 17 ounce bottle which is at least a couple of years old which I've never opened.  Is it still good?

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I've tried that experiment with mustard and with salsa with no problems. I say go for it. It won't poison you if it is legit and unopened and contains no peanut solids from Consolidated. It will either taste good or not. There is only one way to find out.

[JAZ]

I've had opened bottles (in my fridge) that have certainly lasted longer than two years. Go for it.

[david coonce]

I've had a bottle in my fridge that has been open since 2004, and has moved to four different houses/apartments and two different cities. It's still fine (I used it about two weeks ago for a sauce). It's all chiles and preservatives anyway - I think you'd know if it was bad, because it would be moldy.

On a separate note, I have a jar of tamarind paste that has an expiration date of January 2005. I use it about twice a month, and never had any problems with it. I don't know what it is about southeast Asian condiments, but they seem to be designed for long-term stability.

[Dr. Teeth]

I think it's one of those "will be around longer than you will" items.

I say go for it, as mentioned above, I don't think any pathogenes can grow in it, it just may not taste as good as a newer bottle