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Hoisin sauce is a popular ingredient in Chinese cooking. It's a thick, fragrantly spiced sauce often used in stir-fries, marinades, and as a dipping sauce.

Hoisin sauce is a versatile ingredient that can be used in numerous dishes. It's often used in stir-fries, marinades for meat, as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, or for glazing poultry.

Unopened hoisin sauce can last for up to 18 months. However, once opened, it's best used within a month, and should always be refrigerated.

Yes, most hoisin sauces contain wheat flour and therefore contain gluten. If you're gluten intolerant, it's imperative to look for a gluten-free version.

A combination of soy sauce, peanut butter, molasses and spices can be used as a substitute for hoisin sauce in most recipes.

Hoisin is a Chinese word which translates to 'sea freshness'. However, the sauce does not contain any seafood ingredients.

While hoisin sauce does contain chilli, it's generally not considered spicy. It has a sweet and salty flavor profile.

Most hoisin sauces contain high amount of sugars and are not suitable for a strict keto diet.

Hoisin sauce has a sweet and salty taste with a hint of garlic and slight spicyness. It's often described as Asian barbecue sauce as its flavor is somewhat comparable.

Hoisin sauce should be stored in a cool, dry place. Once opened, it can be refrigerated to maintain its freshness and flavor.

Yes, you can freeze hoisin sauce to extend its shelf life. It can last for up to a year when frozen in an airtight container.

Though many brands of hoisin sauce are vegan as they don't include any animal products, some might contain honey. Always check the ingredients list if you follow a vegan diet.

Yes, hoisin sauce can be eaten without cooking and is often used as a condiment or dipping sauce.

Some brands of hoisin sauce do contain MSG. It's always recommended to check the ingredients list if you're avoiding MSG.

Yes, hoisin sauce can cause allergic reactions in individuals who are allergic to its ingredients such as soy and wheat.

You can buy hoisin sauce at Weee! Asian Market, www.sayweee.com.