It could be, but unless something is lab tested and I see the results, I can’t make the call on what actually needs to be refrigerated for food safety, or if it’s just a quality thing (colour change, separation, oxidation, etc.).
Like soy sauce. I’m sure they all say refrigerate after opening, but there’s so much salt in it, I don’t know pathogen could actually grow in it. I keep my soy sauce at room temp. However, oyster sauce stays in the fridge now. Even though it (“keep refrigerated after opening”) has so much salt and sugar in it, I managed to grow something in it, lol.
I generally follow storage instructions on the label, but it’s like smoking. Some people just get lucky and live a long life without any issues.








Lol! Nah, I don’t actually eat it straight from the jar. Imagine the Calories and having to explain to the doctor why I suddenly have high blood pressure and kidney stones. I just drizzle it over foods, and only about a tap or so.
Definitely something to have in moderation. It lasts in the fridge for 2-3 months, so that’s all I’m allowed.