How long do you think (food question)

Brianne R

a jar of pizza sauce is good after it's been opened and put in fridge? I just opened one last night and was going to either freeze it tonight to use in 2 - 3 weeks, or just leave it there and use it next week. Do you think it would still be good next week?

daveys_baby

I think it's okay as long as there's not mold on it (check the lid too).  I've honestly had some not go bad for 3+ weeks and one that I had go bad in 1 week (this happened when I made pizzas this weekend).My guess is that it most likely will last a week though.

brivb10

As long as its sealed and kept at temp, I think you'd be fine for a week in the fridge.

kwynn

I'm really, really particular about food shelf life, expiration dates, etc. But it is my understanding that stuff in jars (with seal tight lids) stay good a really long time after opening. I have used a jar of pizza sauce (not can, but jar) that has only been refrigerated and nothing else over two weeks after opening and it was totally fine. I have an open jar of pizza sauce in my fridge right now as a matter of fact!

Brianne R

Thanks. I'm always so nervous about this kind of stuff but was thinking it should last at least a week. Thank you

McBridetobe

I am such a bad estimator of when food goes bad.  Seriously, this is a skill that should be taught in high school or college.  :P

stargazer10

In the food industry, most things are good for up to 7 days.  After that you must toss it.  Usually at home, I'll leave jar sauces go a little longer.

d78

http://www.stilltasty.com/fooditems/index/18362Looks like you're good! (I love that site!)