Does maple syrup go bad if not refrigerated after opening?

YES. Once the container is open, maple syrup should be refrigerated. Once in contact with air, mold could develop if the product is not refrigerated. What’s more, refrigeration tends to reduce evaporation which is usually followed by crystallization of the product.

How long does maple syrup last out of the fridge?

Unopened maple syrup should be stored at or below room temperature for up to two years. Any longer than this and the color may darken and flavor deteriorates, but it is still safe to eat.

Can you eat unrefrigerated maple syrup?

Yes, your maple syrup is still good. Maple syrup will stay good without refrigeration for a very long time. You have to check it now and then for a little mold that might grow on it.

Does syrup have to be refrigerated after opened?

Once opened, you’ll need to store it in the fridge. Once opened, store pure maple syrup in the refrigerator to prevent it from spoiling or growing mold. Since table syrup isn’t made from the pure, natural syrup that comes directly from trees, there’s no need to refrigerate it once it’s opened.

Can maple syrup spoil?

Does Maple Syrup Go Bad? 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?

1. Maple syrup doesn’t really go bad if you store it properly.
2. Another sign that something bad is going on is that your maple syrup smells off.
3. The smell can be sour (fermentation), yeasty, or simply “funny.” If the smell is off, just throw it away.

Can you get botulism from maple syrup?

Foodborne botulism is a risk for everyone. Because maple syrup is highly concentrated (with little water content) and very high in sugar, the syrup offers an unfavorable environment for the growth of C. botulinum spores.

What happens if you eat bad maple syrup?

The good news is that this mold isn’t like the mold that ruins fruit; it’s a totally different type of fungus that doesn’t affect the syrup. In other words, moldy syrup is still safe to eat—but you have to remove the mold first.

Does maple syrup spoil?

Maple syrup never spoils! This is due to the high concentration of sugar in maple syrup. Maple syrup should be kept in the refrigerator once it’s opened so as to discourage mold from growing on the syrup. Just scoop the mold off the top of the syrup with a spoon and discard the mold.

How long will maple syrup keep?

Maple syrup unopened will last indefinitely. All of our syrup is heat packed and sealed so until it is cracked open it will have an indefinite shelf life. Once the jug is opened it should be kept in the refrigerator and should last up to 2 years.

Can you put maple syrup in baby bottle?

While it is considered safe to introduce maple syrup after baby’s first birthday, it can be beneficial to wait until closer to the 2nd birthday to introduce sugar and other sweeteners.