Does Maple Syrup Really Expire?
As It Turns Out, Maple Syrup Does Have a Shelf Life Once Opened, and Mold Is Not as Uncommon as We Thought. Stilltasty. Com Indicates That 100 Percent Pure...
As it turns out, maple syrup does have a shelf life once opened, and mold is not as uncommon as we thought. StillTasty.com indicates that 100 percent pure maple syrup should keep for a year unopened in the pantry, a year opened in the refrigerator, and indefinitely in the freezer.
How can you tell if maple syrup has gone bad?
- Maple syrup doesn't really go bad if you store it properly. ...
- Another sign that something bad is going on is that your maple syrup smells off.
- The smell can be sour (fermentation), yeasty, or simply “funny.” If the smell is off, just throw it away.
Is it OK to eat expired maple syrup?
The short answer is technically no, syrup does not expire and you can keep an unopened container of the stuff on your shelf indefinitely. ... In other words, moldy syrup is still safe to eat—but you have to remove the mold first.