What is the shelf life of Frenchs® Mustard?
Quality, freshness, and flavor are top priorities at French’s®. You may have noticed that we recently changed to a “Best When Used By Date” coding system on our packaging. This is not an expiration date, however; the date stamped on the bottom of the bottle is the date by which we recommend that you use the product in order to ensure its optimal flavor, freshness, and quality. The product will generally maintain good flavor quality for two to three months after that date, if refrigerated. While refrigeration will help maintain flavor, it’s not necessary to refrigerate if you prefer to consume your mustard at room temperature. If your French’s® product does not have a “Best When Used By Date,” look for the Julian date production code on the bottle. This code consists of a letter followed by a five-digit number. The letter represents the manufacturing location, the first two numbers represent the year the mustard was produced and the final three numbers represent the day of the year: thi
