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Practical guides
🍅 How long does opened passata or pasta sauce last?
Guideline times for a product stored properly, with the fridge at 4 °C or below.
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| In the cupboard, unopened | until the date on the label |
| Once opened (in the fridge) | 3–4 days |
| In the freezer | up to 3 months |
To make it last longer
- If it's in a tin, once opened transfer it to a glass jar.
- Leftover sauce freezes well in portions (ice cube trays work too).
- Write the day you opened it on the jar.
When to throw it away
Mould on the surface or the rim: throw it all away, don't just remove the bad part. Also a bulging lid or a fermented smell.
These are general guidelines and don't replace what's written on the pack: if the label says something different, follow the label. "Use by" is a real expiry date; "best before" is about quality. If in doubt, don't eat it. The difference between the two dates →
FreshyWith Freshy you note when you open a pack and the app reminds you before it goes off.