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What is the difference between restaurant-style salsa and chunky salsa?

Restaurant-style salsa has a much finer and smoother consistency than chunky salsa. Restaurant style has fine-cut and minced onions, peppers, and tomatoes, whereas chunky salsa purposely has more chunks of vegetables. Restaurant salsa is almost blended, like a liquid, while chunky salsa has much less liquid. Both salsas, if made with the same ingredients, have a similar flavor, so the main difference is texture.

How long does salsa keep in the fridge after it's been opened?

The manufacturer of salsa sold unrefrigerated recommends that salsa be eaten within two weeks of opening. It is important to keep the salsa in an airtight container, like the one it comes in, and that the lid is always closed tightly to maximize the life of your salsa.

What is the shelf life of salsa in the pantry?

Unrefrigerated can last one to two months after it's labeled best by date if it has been unopened. A jar of salsa should be refrigerated after opening. If you open a jar that has been stored for a long time and has a funny smell, off texture, a film, or seems slimy, the salsa has gone bad and should not be consumed.