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The Mexican word for sauce, which can signify cooked or fresh mixtures. Salsa crude is uncooked salsa; salsa verde is green salsa, which is typically based on tomatillos, green chilies and cilantro. A broad selection of salsas-fresh, canned or in jars-is available in supermarkets today. They can range in spiciness from mild to mouth searing. Fresh salsas are located in a market's refrigerated section. At home, they should be tightly covered and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Unopened cooked salsas can be stored at room temperature for 6 months; once opened, refrigerate them for up to 1 month.