Is it sealed? Was it on the shelf or in a refrigerated case? If it was sealed and it was on a non-refrigerated shelf, then it is Pasteurized. Our state and federal health departments are so over-cautious, raw foods are very hard to find. Companies do not want to risk getting sued for a food borne illness outbreak. Raw milk cheeses, fresh kimchi and sauerkraut, fresh miso.
Medialunch
why are you asking, op?
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It’s a fermented chili paste. It’s commonly sold as a self stable product. It is fine.
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Is it sealed? Was it on the shelf or in a refrigerated case? If it was sealed and it was on a non-refrigerated shelf, then it is Pasteurized. Our state and federal health departments are so over-cautious, raw foods are very hard to find. Companies do not want to risk getting sued for a food borne illness outbreak. Raw milk cheeses, fresh kimchi and sauerkraut, fresh miso.
why are you asking, op?
It’s a fermented chili paste. It’s commonly sold as a self stable product. It is fine.