mr bento refrigerated? I just bought a mr bento lunch jar, and was wondering, can i put the lunch jar in the refrigerator? Will it affect the durability of it?
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My concern would be bacteria. Does Mr Bento keep food warm enough... say, if I packed it @ 7am to eat at 1pm...my concern isn't so much that the food be hot enough to eat, but, you read so much about not leaving food out...would it remain warm enough to keep "bad" bacteria from forming?
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I refrigerate mine on a regular basis. I like to keep my food items cold and will even put the outer jar in the freezer for a few minutes. I've kept food inside the jar very cool for 6-8 hrs this way. Pack the bowls the night before and place in frige. Place jar in freezer and assemble in the morning. I also store it in the frige at work ( it's more out of the way). Hope this helps
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Mr. Bento is made to retain the interior temperature for up to 8 hours, so I would say it would be fine. If you're worried about any nasties getting in anyhow there are little antibacterial sheets you can place on top of your food that are made expressly for that purpose. Personally speaking I've never had any issues with my food getting contaminated, so I'm pretty at ease.
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Hi MatthewThat is confusing about refrigeration. It should be kept in refrigeration while in inventory and especially after opening should be kept in refrigerator at all times. The short time during shipping and not be under refrigeration does not harm the product. There have been many tests on this subject by many companies and especially Renew Life well documented. I have been shipping these products for 20 years and we have never shipped with any type of refrigeration and there have not been any problems with products.Bobby House of Nutrition
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No, not at all..I never put mine in fridge, it was fine, and mine lasted 6 weeks before I ran out..lol
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You don't need to refrigerate it after making it, you can eat it right away. I have made it and eaten it hours later though. I have never refrigerated it, but my guess would be that it might lose the consistency if refrigerated for too long.
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Unopened I think it should last several months. Opened and refrigerated, I have had containers last as long as 3 months (at which point I used up all of the gochujang - it did not go bad)
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Strictly speaking, it depends on how fast you use it. If you aren't using it in large quantities or every day, you will definitely want to refrigerate it.
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I don't refrigerate mine. I keep them in a jar in the cupboard. Between my husband and myself we use one bag per month. They are so great for giving us energy (we're in our 60's) and for keeping us old Farts regular! I hope that helps - though I'm sure that's TMI ! :0)
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Well, you could refrigerate it, but I just dump it into a bowl when I first open the jar, stir it well, return it to the jar, then refrigerate.
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My product was purchased before Christmas and I've kept it refrigerated since the purchase. The package clearly states "refrigerate after opening" I looked at the individual jar in order to answer this question. The side of the lid says Best used by Oct 2014.
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Hi Matthew That is confusing about refrigeration. It should be kept in refrigeration while in inventory and especially after opening should be kept in refrigerator at all times. The short time during shipping and not be under refrigeration does not harm the product. There have been many tests on this subject by many companies and especially Renew Life well documented. I have been shipping these products for 20 years and we have never shipped with any type of refrigeration and there have not been any problems with products. Bobby House of Nutrition
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Possibly it got contaminated either by dipping out of it with a utensil that was not completely clean, or if you left it open or didn't close it tightly after each use. My ghee from this company hasn't had that problem at all and it can take me up to a month or more to use a jar. I don't refrigerate it, and I have never had that happen.
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yes i would recommend to put it in the fridge . it stays long good in the fridge i have it a long time think months and its still fresh
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I purchased only a small container. I keep mine on a drawer in the bathroom, and so far, it is fine, i.e. is still doing what is supposed to do. Wouldn't know about storing it in the fridge... Did you contact the company? They would be the ones to provide you with the correct instructions. Good luck!
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You do not have to refrigerate this product. The jar instructions say to store it in "a cool, dry" place--such as a pantry that is cool and dry. That should be sufficient.
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This is not an insulated or vacuum wall Bento, so I'd have to say no. For that, you would just need to take the usual precautions. Besides, Most foods when eaten cold or at room temperature loose flavor, which is why you will find so many dishes are have strong flavors when first created. This is so when you eat the food, it will have good flavor instead of bland taste to it. If you are looking for an insulated Bento, then check out the Zojirushi products.
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It does not need to be refrigerated. So for example if you are traveling with it, it's okay to keep it out. But if you are just going to keep it at home, it's a good idea to keep it in the fridge.
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Yes, it goes in the fridge quite nicely. I use this mostly for dressings and dips so refrigeration is required. I also put it in the fridge with leftover gravy in it. However, I am careful not to put it in the dishwasher.