How long is sugar (mixed with minor ingredients) good for?

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Over a year ago I made flavored sugars and have recently remembered them. They are basically a sealed container (canning jar) with a cinnamon stick, lemon/orange zest, vanilla bean/pod, or a combination of two of the aforementioned.



Best Answer

They're good pretty much forever. There is not enough available water for things to grow in there. Mind you, the more aromatic and subtle parts of the flavor will dissipate over time.

The sugar absorbs water, giving the combination a very low water activity, meaning there's little water available for microorganisms to use in growth. As long as your flavoring pieces are small and well mixed with sugar they will not spoil.




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How long does sugar and flour last?

Granulated sugar can last up to two years in the pantry after opening. Technically, sugar never spoils. While it's recommended that granulated sugar be discarded after two years, chances are it will still serve its baking purpose even beyond that.

Does casting sugar expire?

Caster sugar, like regular sugar, lasts pretty much forever. It's a refined white sugar that's quite popular in Australia. It doesn't go bad because it's basically granulated sugar, just slightly finer than the regular one.

How long will baking powder last?

As expected, baking powder does go bad. Or rather, it loses its luster. The chemical compound\u2014often a combination of baking soda, cream of tartar, and cornstarch\u2014is only supposed to last somewhere from six months to a year. It's sensitive to moisture, so any unexpected humidity could ruin your can.

CAN expired sugar make you sick?

Expired sugar won't make you sick, but its quality degrades over time. Even so, consuming hard and dry sugar is still safe.



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