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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I use LEA & PERRINS® Worcestershire Sauce on chicken, fish, shrimp, or ribs?
A. Yes, Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire Sauce can be used on chicken, fish, shrimp, or ribs.
Q. Is there any MSG used in the product?
A. No, Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire Sauce doesn’t contain any MSG in the product.

Q. Does Heinz own the Lea & Perrins® brand?
A. Yes, the H.J. Heinz Company acquired the Lea & Perrins® brand in 2006.

Q. Can I use Lea & Perrins® products / sauces after the expiration date?
A. Lea & Perrins® sauces won’t spoil after the expiration date due to the high vinegar content. However, the taste quality will lessen if used after the expiration date.

Q. Can I use Lea & Perrins® products / sauces out of the refrigerator?
A. Lea & Perrins® sauces can be used out of the refrigerator and has a standard shelf life of 24 months. But refrigeration helps to preserve the flavor and the shelf life even longer.

Q. Do you need to refrigerate the product?
A. Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire Sauce doesn’t need to be refrigerated, but refrigeration does help to preserve the flavor and shelf life of the product.

Q. Is Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire Sauce gluten free?
A. Yes, Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire Sauce is gluten free.

Q. Is Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire Sauce gluten free?
A. Yes, Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire Sauce is gluten free.

Q. Is the wrapped item the same as the unwrapped?
A. Yes.  Both the wrapped 10 oz. and the unwrapped 5 oz. and 15 oz. contain the original Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, same premium quality since 1835.
Q. Does Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire Sauce contain peanuts?
A. Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire Sauce doesn’t contain any peanuts, tree-nuts, or nut oil of any type.
Q. Why does Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire sauce have a brown paper wrapper?
A. When Lea & Perrins® first started exporting Worcestershire sauce around the world, it was found that some of the bottles would break during the lengthy sea voyage. A practice of wrapping each bottle individually in a paper wrapper was devised to protect the bottles and prevent breakage. The practice of wrapping bottles, although no longer technically necessary, has endured. The distinctive paper wrapper with Lea & Perrins® branding printed on the front is a recognized symbol that reassures customers they’re purchasing the 'original and genuine' product.

Q. Do you make a vegetarian version of Worcestershire Sauce?
A. No. Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire Sauce is made to the original recipe created in 1837 and contains anchovies - a type of fish. We believe that altering the recipe to exclude a key ingredient such as anchovies would mean that Lea & Perrins® would no longer be the 'original and genuine' Worcestershire Sauce, as claimed on the bottle.

Q. Why does the Lea & Perrins® label go right around the bottle, obscuring the level remaining?
A. The label, like the product, is kept as close as possible to its original design. This continues the tradition of 'The Original and Genuine Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire Sauce'.
A. Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire is suitable for a coeliac diet. For Nutritional and Allergy questions, please contact us directly.

Q. Lea & Perrins® Sweet 'n Spicy Steak Sauce tastes different than I remember. Have you changed something?
A. Our Sweet 'n Spicy Steak Sauce is now made with Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire Sauce. This has made the flavor spicier. We introduced our Traditional Sauce and updated the Sweet 'n Spicy recipe based on feedback we received from consumers like you.

Q. Why Lea & Perrins® brand?
A. The Original & Genuine Worcestershire has been made—and unmatched—for 170 years.

  • Premium Ingredients: Lea & Perrins® uses only the finest ingredients from around the world.
  • Original Process: Wooden barrels and an 18-month aging process make for a richer, smoother flavor.
  • Highest Quality: Every bottle is inspected to ensure it meets the highest quality standards.
  • Signature Wrap: Our famous wrapper is a symbol of our rich heritage and tradition dating back to 1835.

 
 



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