Not as long as you think.

We’ve all left sauce packets in the glove and side door compartments of our cars.

Some of those packets might even date back to whenDallaswas still on air.

Sauce packets

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Nothing lasts forever, and that includes ketchup, mustard, and hot sauce, too.

(No nutritional information either.)

Thats because all that information is usually found on the larger box the packets are sold in.

Some packets will list ingredients however, which can help determine shelf life.

Signs Of Spoilage

Visual cues can be helpful for all other kinds of condiments.

If the packet is puffy or damaged, you should throw it out.

It’s better to play it safe than sorry.

If you’re able to’t remember how long you’ve had the packet, we suggest tossing it.