Does Colored Sugar Go Bad?

A.: Colored sugar, sprinkles and other similar cookie decorations have an indefinite shelf life, as they are made of pure sugar for the most part. Sugar does not support bacterial growth, so it rarely goes bad.

What happens if you eat expired sprinkles?

So what happens if you eat expired sprinkles? Most likely nothing will happen, apart from the unpleasant taste. It is highly unlikely to get sick from “bad” sprinkles, especially when consuming the small amounts that are usually on baked goods.

How can you tell if your sugar is bad?

If you see lumps in your sugar, that doesn't mean the sugar has gone bad. It just means that it's been exposed to a bit of moisture. All you have to do to use that sugar is break up the lumps, and take out a scoop, and never worry about sugar spoiling again.