Various branded bottles of soy sauce
Should You Store Soy Sauce In The Fridge?

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By NIKITA EPHANOV
Bottles of soy sauce
A typical bottle of soy sauce won't go bad at room temperature soon after opening thanks to its fermented nature and high salt content that prevents bacteria from sprouting.
A person holding a bottle of soy sauce
However, the flavor will start to degrade over time due to oxygen exposure. A bottle opened for two or three years will be unusable simply because it won't taste good.
A person putting soy sauce in a refrigerator
While refrigeration isn't necessary, storing soy sauce in the fridge can help it stay fresh. Typically, an unrefrigerated bottle will stay fresh for around three to six months.