Are condiments put in the refrigerator? There are two types that need to be refrigerated

Condiments can be said to be the gold medal supporting role in the kitchen.
Whether it is a luxurious meal or a home->
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Fermented and watery condiments need to be stored at low temperature

There are two main types of condiments that need to be kept under refrigeration in daily life
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1.
Fermented condiments

Condiments such as soybean paste and fermented bean curd are produced by the fermentation of microorganisms, and there is no guarantee that the microorganisms in them are completely inactivated when they are sold
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2.
Condiments with high nutrient content and high water content

These are condiments with higher nutrient content and higher water content, such as salad dressing, oyster sauce and other condiments with higher protein content and a certain amount of water
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 How should common condiments be preserved?

1.
Powdered seasoning

Pepper powder, pepper powder, etc.
belong to spice processing seasonings, which contain a large amount of volatile oils, which are relatively easy to mold, so they need to be dry and sealed and stored in a cool place
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2.
Granular seasoning

Granular seasonings such as salt and sugar need to be dried and sealed, otherwise they will become damp and agglomerate
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3.
Dry seasoning

Dry condiments such as aniseed and dried chili are susceptible to damp and mildew, and should be stored in a dry place and sealed
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4.
Liquid seasoning

Liquid seasonings such as soy sauce and vinegar should be packed in glass bottles.
Be careful to tighten the caps and store them in a ventilated, sun-free place
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5.
Sauce seasoning

Soy sauce seasonings such as bean paste and chili sauce often contain a certain amount of moisture and are prone to mold and deterioration.
Therefore, they should be sealed in a glass container and kept in a refrigerator
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6.
Fresh seasoning

Fresh condiments such as green onions, ginger, garlic, etc.
should be bought as they are used, and should not be stored for too long
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Teach you a few ways to control the intake of sodium in condiments

Although condiments can make our three meals tasteful, they should be used in moderation and amount to control sodium intake
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The "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2016)" stated that the daily salt intake should not exceed 6 grams
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When cooking at home, control the total amount of daily salt, use a quantitative salt spoon, and put it into the food according to the amount of each meal, and gradually cultivate a light taste;

Choose fresh ingredients, and if you think the salt or sauce is not enough, you can substitute natural condiments such as vinegar, lemon juice, tomatoes, peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, etc.
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Add salt when the dishes are about to come out of the pot.
This trick can reduce the amount of salt while maintaining the same saltiness.
This is the same for stewed and boiled dishes with more soup;

Pay attention to the hidden salt problem.
Soy sauce and sauce contain more "hidden salt".
6 ml of soy sauce is equivalent to 1 gram of salt.
This part of "salt" should also be included in the daily intake of salt
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In summary, not all condiments need to be stored under refrigeration, and the preservation method of condiments is determined by their type
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