The shelf life of hot pot base is generally **12-18 months**, and the use of hot pot base during the shelf life can ensure its quality and taste. If the hot pot base expires, spoilage and mold may occur, affecting its taste and food safety. Therefore, it is recommended to use up the hot pot base within the shelf life and store it in a cool, dry, and ventilated place away from direct sunlight and moisture. In addition, if you find that the hot pot base has peculiar smell, discoloration, mildew, etc., you should stop using it immediately.
Hot pot base is one of the important raw materials for making hot pot, and its quality and taste directly affect the overall effect of hot pot. When it comes to choosing a hot pot base, you can choose according to your personal tastes and needs. Generally speaking, the hot pot base on the market is divided into two categories: clear soup base and spicy base. The base of the clear soup is mainly fresh and fragrant, and the taste is light and refreshing; The spicy base is mainly spicy and stimulating, with a rich and spicy taste. When choosing, you can choose according to your taste and preferences.
In addition to the choice of hot pot base, you also need to pay attention to the heat and combination when using hot pot base. Generally speaking, the ingredients of the hot pot base need to be boiled before the ingredients can be added, and the heat should not be too large, so as not to affect the taste and food safety. In addition, when matching ingredients, it is also necessary to choose according to personal tastes and needs, and it is recommended to mix a variety of ingredients to ensure balanced nutrition and rich taste.
In short, the quality and taste of the hot pot base has an important impact on the overall effect of the hot pot. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the shelf life, heat and pairing when selecting and using hot pot base ingredients to ensure food safety and delicious taste.