does sugar go bad? how can you tell?

Answer 1

Sugar does not "spoil" in the sense of the way other foods do. Nevertheless, be careful how you store it, as insects such as ants would just love to get into it!

Good night, and good luck. Col. Kurtz

Answer 2

Does Sugar Go Bad

Answer 3

I purchased a 25 pound bag of sugar from a well known food warehouse. I've had it for about 1-1/2 years, stored in plastic containers in the pantry. It was cheaper than buying from the local grocery 5 to 10 pounds at a time. I don't know if the sugar I have is bad but, it smells like celery. I'm wondering if is safe to use it?

Answer 4

Does Sugar Expire

Answer 5

I am making fourth of July cupcakes and goodies but my buttercream frosting tastes unusual. I store my sugar in a glass amber jar and poured it out to inspect it cause it didn't seem white enough. It is yellow and is the source of the odd taste. It is not bugs and I cleaned the jar with steaming hot water years ago when I started using it. I don't use very much white sugar but.... I just don't understand it. I can't serve this.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Granulated White Sugar lasts for Indefinitely
White Sugar Cubes last for Indefinitely
Raw Sugar lasts for Indefinitely
Brown Sugar lasts for Indef, but Best within 2 Years
Powdered Sugar lasts for Indef, but Best within 2 Years
Sugar Substitutes last for Indefinite
Equal lasts for Indef, but best within 2 Years
Sweet n Low lasts for Indef, but best within 2 Years

Answer 8

sugar stays good for years

Answer 9

well no sugar does not go bad it depends what kind of sugar you are taking about cuz brown sugar gets hard and ppl through it out but if it hardjust put bread and it will be soft again! good luck!

Answer 10

It doesn't go bad. As long as it's kept @ room temperature and it doesn't get wet or form any clumps. I wouldn't suggest keeping it for years, but it doesn't expire.