What the experts say: Dr Schenker says: 'There's no need to refrigerate soy sauce, because anything with such a high salt content is highly preserved.' The HP beans had a distinctive tangy flavour which I quite enjoyed, thanks to the vinegar in the recipe. The flavour wasn't overwhelming and to me tasted much more like my idea of a classic baked bean, rather than the sweeter versions I had tried.

HP is perhaps one of the lesser-known brands when it comes to baked beans, so I didn't have any expectations when it came to trying them. A bit of research afterwards revealed HP is owned by Heinz, but I wasn't able to tell this based on the flavour. understand that 'use by' dates are about safety, while 'best before' relates to quality. An easy way to remember it is, 'Use by; say goodbye. Best before; eat some more.' The only fault I could find was the price, as it was one of the most expensive options on the list. However, on balance, I think it's work paying a little extra for the delicious flavour. BBC News - Branston sold by Premier Foods to Japan's Mizkan". Bbc.co.uk. 30 October 2012 . Retrieved 20 February 2014. worry about a little bit of mould on products such as jams, jellies and fruit sauces. Experts say if you're in good health, scrape it off and eat what's underneath. Avoid breathing in spores, and discard if the food tastes 'fizzy' and you're prone to an unsettled stomach.

When I moved to the U.S. seven years ago, I took a break from Branston for the first time since being introduced, unsure of where to find it. However, it was never far from my thoughts, even as I tried to replace it in my cheese sandwiches with date relish or meethi-nimbu (sweet lime) chutney.

What the experts say: Acetic acid and a high sugar content act as preservatives to keep microbial degradation at bay, so mango chutney doesn't need refrigeration.

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The hoops and/or loops connoisseurs amongst you will know the sweet, bright orange sauce which usually coats the tinned pasta. To my horror, it appears Asda have chosen the same, or a similar recipe for their beans. a b c Martin, K. (2017). Famous Brand Names and Their Origins. Pen & Sword Books Limited. pp.8–9. ISBN 978-1-78159-015-7 . Retrieved 27 October 2017.

Baked beans are an affordable and delicious staple in many UK households, with millions of tins sold each year. Recent years have seen baked bean pizzas, baked bean crisps, and the (albeit more niche) baked bean tequila shot - proving we'll incorporate beans into our diets by any means possible. I rarely throw condiments away unless they've clearly gone off. I've fed the kids pesto with the mould scraped off...No one died.'Owen, R.; Dynes, M. (1992). Tuttle guide to the single European market: a comprehensive handbook. C.E. Tuttle. p.163. ISBN 978-0-8048-1815-5 . Retrieved 27 October 2017. Dr Schenker says: 'Honey is found in hives at an ambient temperature - much like keeping it in a cupboard - so refrigeration isn't necessary.' Mint sauce