Sauces are meant to be kept in the fridge, not the cupboard (Image: Getty Images)
Many Brits keep their but even Heinz has had its say on where the food item should be kept.
It’s an age-old debate whether should be kept in the fridge or the cupboard with most families having their own way of storing the item.
Storing sauces in the cupboard could lead to illness, says Joshua Houston, a food storage expert at Household Quotes who has warned against storing sauce bottles in your cupboard.
He said: “Bottled sauce is hugely important when it comes to some meals, ketchup with chips is a common sight across the country. No sauce can leave some dishes tasting dry.
“But ensure that you are properly, the last thing you want is to get ill from consuming something that has gone off.
The debate of where sauces should be kept is a controversial topic (Image: Getty Images)
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“Refrigerating also allows you to get more for your money, as it gives you more time to finish the sauce before binning.”
Not only this but Heinz has also weighed in on the debate.
A study of 2,000 Brits found that four in 10 have been getting it wrong. They have been storing their Heinz Tomato Ketchup in the cupboard, and not the fridge.
The research found residents in Sheffield were among the worst offenders. Almost two third (62%) kept their sauce in the cupboard.
Olivia Lennon, at said: “There was only ever one correct answer, and we’re happy to share with Heinz Tomato Ketchup lovers across the UK that our ketchup has to be in the fridge.
Keeping your sauce in the fridge will help it stay fresh (Image: Getty Images)
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“Although we’re aware many Heinz Tomato Ketchup fans have been storing their ketchup in the cupboard, we do recommend refrigeration after opening.
“This is the best way to maintain the delicious tangy taste of our Heinz Tomato Ketchup that you know and love.”