Q: Where does Worcestershire Sauce come from?
A: Despite its name, Worcestershire sauce was originally an Indian recipe, brought back to Britain by Lord Marcus Sandys, ex-Governor of Bengal. One day in 1835 he appeared in a prospering chemist's emporium in Worcestershire, England and asked them to make up a batch of sauce from his recipe. This was done and a barrel they had made for themselves was consigned to the cellars. Much later, in the midst of a spring clean, they came across the barrel and decided to taste it again before throwing it out. Wonder of wonders, the mixture had mellowed into a superlative sauce! The recipe was hastily bought from Lord Sandys and in 1838 Britain's most famous commercial sauce was launched.

Q: Where can I buy FRENCH'S® Worcestershire Sauce?
A: FRENCH'S® Worcestershire Sauce is available from food stores nationally. If you are unable to find your favorite FRENCH'S® Worcestershire Sauce at your local store you can ask your store manager to order it. Some products may also be available through the Home Solutions Store. You can reach them by calling toll free 1-800-820-8939 or on-line at www.homesolutionsstore.com. You can place an order using any major credit card and it will be shipped to you within a few days.

Q: How should I store FRENCH'S® Worcestershire Sauce?
A: FRENCH'S® Worcestershire Sauce should be stored at room temperature before opening. Once the bottle has been opened, it should be refrigerated in order to maintain the best flavor. Do not freeze.

Q: What is the shelf life of FRENCH'S® Worcestershire Sauce?
A: If your FRENCH'S® Worcestershire Sauce 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 5 digit number. The letter represents the manufacturing location, the first two numbers represent the year the sauce was produced and the next three numbers is the day of the year. This would be a number from 001 - 365. The recommended shelf life of FRENCH'S® Worcestershire Sauce is 24 months. It is recommended that FRENCH'S® Worcestershire Sauce be consumed within 2 - 3 months after purchase to ensure the best possible flavor. All FRENCH'S® Worcestershire Sauces are microbiologically safe to eat for an indefinite period of time.

Q: What are the ingredients in Worcestershire sauce?
A: The ingredient that sets Worcestershire sauce apart from most sauces is tamarind, the fruit of Tamarindus indica or Indian date in Arabic. The pods, somewhat resembling a brown pea pod, contain thick, sticky pulp that has a consistency of dates and a spicy date-apricot flavor. Although often referred to as tamarind seed in recipes, it is only the pulp surrounding the seed that is used. Tamarind fruit contains more sugar than any other fruit, but is balanced by its high content of acid, giving that sweet/sour taste. It can be eaten raw or cooked, and is also available in dried slices, concentrate, paste, balls, and solid block forms. Although nothing like the flavor of tamarind, lemon juice is a suggested substitution in a pinch, but know you will not have an authentic flavor without tamarind. Tamarind is an ingredient in seasonings, curries, chutneys, various drinks, and of course, Worcestershire sauce. Although it has not been proven to grow hair, it does have medicinal value as a mild laxative. A natural refrigerant with cooling properties, tamarind is used as a drink to ease fevers as well as a refreshing, cooling summer drink. It is a key ingredient in original Bloody Mary mix.

Q: Do you have any recipes that call for FRENCH'S® Worcestershire Sauce?
A: You bet! In addition to the many uses listed above, FRENCH'S® Worcestershire Sauce is an important ingredient in many dishes.
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Q: Where can I find the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for FRENCH'S® Potato Sticks?
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