Does anyone else have a bottle of the original red Tabasco where there appears to be a layer of oil that separates to the bottom when not moved for a while? I've seen two recently purchased bottles that have done this. Once shaken, the appearance and taste is fine though. I just find it odd, because in all the years I've had Tabasco on hand, I don't recall seeing a bottle ever do this.
Tabasco Separating?
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I've had mine do this. . . stuff lasts for ever . . . . well for me anyway . . . I'm using it quicker these days
Yes, I have seen that happen. I believe it would be water, though, and not oil. Oil would be lighter than the water, vinegar, or pepper solids and would float on top. Water would settle on the bottom, with the pepper solids floating above.
Or not??
I've never seen it happen, but Tobasco, or any hot sauce doesn't last too long in my house.
Yep, it happens when the bottle sits for a while. We used to go through Tabasco more quickly. But then we discovered Cholula sauce, which you can splash on indiscriminately without inducing the choking fit that can come from too much Tabasco. Cholula has nice heat, goes great with a variety of foods, and you can get it in large bottles at Costco ...
+1 We discovered Cholula about 6 years ago. It doesn't have the vinegar taste of Tabasco.
It happens, just give it a shake and you'll be fine.
Happens all the time with Tabasco. That's why I only get the smaller bottles now. The larger economy bottle of the sauce starts to break down before you're half way through the bottle. Now, with the smaller size, by the time I get to 1/4 of the bottle remaining the separation and color change takes place. Tabasco does not last long enough for the discoloration to occur...that's how fast it's used up.
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Mine doesn't separate, but a bottle I have in my cabinet has turned brown.
I used it last week, tasted fine. I bought it within the past year...far less than 1 year.
Should it be refrigerated? I keep my other hot sauces in the fridge and they never change colors, but for some reason I keep my Tabasco in my spice cabinet.
I used it last week, tasted fine. I bought it within the past year...far less than 1 year.
Should it be refrigerated? I keep my other hot sauces in the fridge and they never change colors, but for some reason I keep my Tabasco in my spice cabinet.
The quick answer is to shake it and all will be well.
Better yet, use it faster!
Better yet, use it faster!
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Thanks for the input. I think going through it faster is the best course of action.
I found a bottle of Tobasco in the back of a cupboard that had to be at least five years old. It had separated as you describe. A little shake and it was good as new. Tasted fine.
Spices, condiments and foodstuffs that NEED to be refrigerated after opening will say so on the package. Tabasco does not specify this.
For everything else, I don't think it will hurt to keep it in the refrigerator, but whichever way you store it, don't keep moving it back and forth between room-temp and cold.
Not using it fast enough. Use it on everything and it won't separate. Southerners know this.
I had a friend, also from Alabama, who used to marinate chicken in Tabasco before putting it on the grill. That was some flavorful chicken ...
vinegar must float on top and the chilli at the bottom...
I think they changed the formula lately as I always check the ingredients list when I buy something. I remember seeing something like xanthan gum in there and now it's not in there anymore. The one that I get only has Chilli, vinegar, salt.
I'm done with a small bottle in ~3 weeks and a big one in ~6-8 weeks. Love the stuff.
I usually see a separation at the end when the bottle is older/almost finished! I think I still prefer Lousiana hot sauce but it's not easy to find for cheap down under!
I think they changed the formula lately as I always check the ingredients list when I buy something. I remember seeing something like xanthan gum in there and now it's not in there anymore. The one that I get only has Chilli, vinegar, salt.
I'm done with a small bottle in ~3 weeks and a big one in ~6-8 weeks. Love the stuff.
I usually see a separation at the end when the bottle is older/almost finished! I think I still prefer Lousiana hot sauce but it's not easy to find for cheap down under!
Here's your answer:
http://www.tabasco.com/info_booth/faq/separate.cfm
They also claim that they are an all natural product containing no added gums or colors. So if they DID ever have xantham gum, they may have removed it to be more natural.
Anyway, the separation questions is answered in the link above.
http://www.tabasco.com/info_booth/faq/separate.cfm
They also claim that they are an all natural product containing no added gums or colors. So if they DID ever have xantham gum, they may have removed it to be more natural.
Anyway, the separation questions is answered in the link above.
I'm pretty sure they had the gum before as I remember putting it back on the shelf because of that. Also, the green tabasco sauce still have the gum down under...
That's what I thought.
