<< BTW can you save a sauce for a long time? Even past it's purchase date? I'd hate to chuck some sauces out. Or is it my bad luck? >> Ms. Dewi, Purchase date is a reference for the ultimate taste! It is much like a fine wine, perhaps it goes over the top and descends a bit on taste, but if refrigerated after opening I wouldn't fear a health problem. We often have "past date" sauces and enjoy them w/no ill consequences!!!! Mary-Anne