Sugary and yummy maple syrup is something we can’t imagine without fluffy fritters and aromatic pancakes. This tasty foodstuff fits almost any dessert from waffles to ice cream and even drinks will benefit from its presence!
Even though its lifespan is nearly indefinite, following certain keeping rules is anyway a must.
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Health Benefits Of Maple Syrup
If you have a bottle of this sugary topping on the pantry shelf or in the refrigerator, you’re lucky! Maple syrup, just like honey<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>, is one of the healthiest sugar substitutes that has plenty of other benefits.
- It is the source of antioxidants (nearly twenty-four of them!)
- It has a low score on the glycemic index which makes this topping much safer to our liver compared to white sugar
- Maple treat is beneficial for protecting us from inflammations
- It assists in fighting against cancer
- Our skin state becomes way better when we are consuming maple syrup regularly (in reasonable amounts, of course)
- Finally, it contains vitamins and minerals like zinc, potassium, and magnesium that support our immune system
Because of this, maple syrup can be the best healthy substitute for various sugars and even for honey for those who don’t tolerate it due to health issues.
How To Store Maple Syrup
Proper maintenance is a guarantee of your foodstuff’s good quality.
Just like any foodstuff, maple syrup has slightly different preservation requirements hanging upon whether the flask is opened or sealed.
- Basically, if the tank wasn’t opened after the purchase, leave it in the kitchen cabinet or in a pantry. Since maple syrup needs cool and dry “hideouts” mostly to keep its taste and aroma, such spots will be the optimal choice.
But what if you already used some of it and the bottle is unsealed now?
Well, that’s not a big deal, too. All you need to do now is to try to calculate for what period of time the foodstuff will be most likely used and correlate the result to the expiry date on the label.
- If you are 100% sure that the syrup will be finished before the Day X, the best option would be to refrigerate the liquid.
You see, maple syrup is a whole organic thing that contains no preservatives or other artificial components and chemical additives. It means that, if stored carelessly, there is a high risk of spoiling it too soon.
- In case you expect to use the syrup far past the expiration date, then freezing is your choice. Yes! Maple syrup can be chilled! Only make sure you choose a proper glass frost-resistant tank with a tight lid and leave some space on top since the foodstuff may expand when solidifying.
Much Time Will Maple Treacle Last
There is a widespread belief that maple syrup can be stored for a nearly indefinite period of time. Well, in fact, it is really so, however, it doesn’t mean that we can be careless when it comes to adhering to some useful storage tips.
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Basically, we can say that if your maple syrup bottle is unscrewed, feel free to safely keep it in the pantry for a very very long time! It’s like honey which means we can for sure keep it like forever.
However, the second the cap is unscrewed, be attentive and careful! Even though some people state that they can store opened liquid for many months, its official duration period includes one year only.
It doesn’t mean it will rot right on the next morrow after it expires but the taste and aroma will indeed start decreasing their potency.
To easier compare the duration of its shelf life under different conditions, take a look at the chart we have prepared.
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For sure, if the syrup is stocked correctly and following the basic requirements, it is possible to prolong its lifespan to several years even for the opened flask!
How to Tell If Maple Syrup Is Bad
Does maple syrup go bad? That is what people often ask after they buy a bottle of this amber-yellow sweet thing.
It may be disappointing to learn but maple syrup does indeed spoil.
Despite its extended lifespan, this topping can be quite easily spoiled if we don’t follow the prescribed instructions when storing it.
To spot the off syrup, search for the next symptoms:
- mold
- bad odor
Some people may become confused with the traces of sediment at the bottom of the bottle but let us assure you – it is fine! This is the natural reaction of the liquid to aging.
Once the spoilage indicators are spotted, we advise you to discard the off syrup away. Yes, some say that boiling it will help but let’s be honest, that’s quite a risky affair.
There is no such thing as too much information indeed! Knowing the maximum about the storage of a certain foodstuff is always a handy thing, and this is why we present you with the most common questions people ask about maple syrup.
We hope that this information will be handy for you.
Maple Syrup Storage Tricks And Hints
Whenever it comes to the shelf life of any foodstuff, we become concerned and worried since everyone wants our food to remain good and tasty indefinitely.
And it’s all the same with the maple syrup! Even though it is said that the shelf life of this sweet treat can last almost indefinitely due to the high content of sugar, we often screw everything up by the wrong keeping which leads to the foodstuff’s shelf life decreasing.
Do you want to know how to preserve the maple topping’s flavor and taste? Then take our shelf life suggestions into account! We are sure that they will be 100% handy!
- Stock it correctly
For generations, we were sure that maple syrup is ok to be kept on a distant shelf in a pantry, but it appears that this is wrong! Unlike white sugar and honey that can be safely kept in the tightly screwed container on a shelf, maple topping needs other surroundings to keep its potency to its best.
To prolong its shelf life, place the syrup container into the refrigerator (either to the door section or to the shelf) the second it is unsealed. Even though the foodstuff is very sugary, it still has water that allows certain kinds of bacteria and mold to spread fast and grow once they get in contact with the liquid.
An opened bottle can definitely remain edible for a year if left refrigerated.
- Freezer for longer use!
Ever wondered whether maple syrup is freezer-friendly? It appears that it is! Such a method of keeping allows prolonging its shelf life significantly making it taste like new even long after the purchase, besides, when we cool this topping in the frosting camera, it preserves its unique flavor and taste.
The good news is that maple treat won’t solidify which means that there will be no need to defrost it in order to eat, however, the liquid will expand. That is why freezing unopened topping is not recommended. Instead, pour it into a frost-friendly tank to stock on a freezer shelf or unscrew and pour out some of the liquid to have enough space in the original bottle if that’s how you want to preserve it.
Also, note that chilled syrup may thicken so it won’t be the same liquid, and its color may also be darker compared to the pure amber shade of the fresh or refrigerated foodstuff, but that’s ok.
It is best of all to make use of frozen maple topping within a year since afterward its shelf life will start degrading slowly.
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Maple syrup is a tasty and 100% organic product that has been known for several hundreds of years for now! It is a perfect replacement for white sugar since it is harmless to our health, and besides, this foodstuff is incredibly delicious!
Hello everyone! I’m looking for someone who is familiar with maple syrup here! I’ve just bought a bottle of it and the label doesn’t say where to store it. Should I refrigerate maple syrup? Can someone help me with that? Thanks!
Hi! Refrigeration is needed only if the bottle is unscrewed. If your plan is to preserve it unopened, then just toss the bottle to the pantry shelf.
What is floating in my maple syrup? There is some sediment, I just noticed it this morning. Is it bad then? Did anyone have such experience?
Hello. I’d suggest you open the cap and smell the syrup. If the aroma is fine and you see no mold on the inside of the cap or inside of the bottle’s neck, then the sediment is natural (it often happens with the old product and it’s fine).
Is maple syrup good if not refrigerated? Can I leave it in my pantry? Thank you so much for advice!
Maple syrup can stay unchilled if the cap is unscrewed. The second the bottle is opened, remove it to the fridge to save the product’s potency and quality.
Hey everyone! I need help with my maple issue! Now tell me someone: how long can maple syrup stay in the fridge? I know that the opened bottle is best to chill so I did it. But how long it must stay there now?
Hey! I always keep mine refrigerated for something like several months (it’s impossible to leave it longer, I just can’t stop eating it! Ha-ha!). But I know that it can perfectly last for a year in the fridge.
Do you refrigerate maple syrup after opening? I’m not sure since I don’t use this foodstuff that much. Or, maybe, it’s ok to leave it on the cupboard shelf? How do you think?
Well, normally there is no need for refrigeration. Maple syrup lasts long, something like a year in a pantry when unopened if I recall it right. But I’m sure that once you open it, the bottle must go to the fridge.
Hi everyone! I’m in need of good advice. I have a bottle of quite an old maple syrup (it’s nearly 7-8 months old), and I noticed that there’s something inside of it. What is floating in my maple syrup? It looks like mold. Could it be it?
Hey! I guess it can be mold indeed, but you don’t have to panic! This stuff is completely safe. Just boil the syrup before using it, and everything will be ok!
Good luck!
Is mold on maple syrup dangerous? I suspect I have it in mine because it looks partly cloudy. But is it still ok to make use of it, or I shall throw it? Does anyone know? Thanks!
Hi there! No, that mold is harmless, nevertheless, it is strongly recommended to boil syrup before eating it if the foodstuff is moldy.
Hi! I’m here to get some help. I want to get rid of maple sap mold somehow. Is cloudy maple sap OK to boil? Did some of you try it? Did it work?
It’s not just ok, it’s mandatory, I would say! Whenever you see that floating “clouds” inside the sap, boil it without hesitation, that’s what I do in such cases.
Do I have to refrigerate 100% pure maple syrup? I never used a pure product so I’m not sure whether it also has to be chilled. I’ll be grateful for any ideas!
Well, I would assume that if you refrigerate it, its lifespan will extend definitely and significantly. I read that even 100% syrup need refrigeration to last for 12 months or so. And I guess it doesn’t matter whether it’s opened or not. Anyway, cold won’t do it any worse.
I’ve got an issue with maple sap and I need some help. What happens if you eat moldy maple syrup? I traced that cloudy stuff levitating inside the bottle and now I’m hesitant of what to do with it. It’s almost full!
Hi! I usually eat it, only scoop the mold away before I get to the sap itself. As a variant, try to boil your syrup, they say it helps.
Do I have to refrigerate 100% pure maple syrup? Any suggestions from the experienced consumers? Thanks!
If the product is really 100% pure, then it’s better to keep it unchilled (if the bottle is sealed). If it’s opened already, then refrigeration is recommended.
Hey everyone! I have an issue with maple syrup, hope somebody can help me out with it! See, I bought a bottle of100% pure maple syrup these days and I already opened it. But now I don’t know where to store it and how! Does maple syrup go bad once opened, for example? Thanks a lot in advance.
Hi! Yes, maple syrup does go bad even if it is a pure product. Pity to say it but this is the thing. However, if you store it properly, you will manage to extend its shelf life quite significantly! Simply refrigerate it, and your yummy will be ok for a year or even longer.
I heard that store-bought maple syrup spoils pretty fast. But what about the 100% pure one? Can real maple syrup go bad?
Of course, it can! The fact that it is pure does not mean it will stay consumable forever. The only distinction between pure maple syrup and the store-bought one that has additives is that the pure product has a somewhat longer lifespan. I remember I stored mine for two years or so (perhaps, it took so long because we don’t use it that much in our family).
But it will go bad anyway. The syrup I just mentioned spoiled finally. Fortunately, there was just a bit of it left.
I’ve always bought maple syrup in glass bottles, but a couple of days ago I noticed that our nearby supermarket sells it in cans. I’d like to try it but I’m not sure whether it will last long enough. Maybe some of you have already tried it? How long does canned maple syrup last?
You are right, canned syrup does not last the same long as the one sold in glass containers. Last time I had canned maple syrup, it lasted for half a year only. In comparison to twelve months or more if we speak about the product sealed in a glass tank!
So I’d say, try it and buy it only if you’re sure you will make full use of it quite fast. Otherwise, you will just waste your money if you will have to discard an almost full can of syrup.
I need your advice, folks! Is maple syrup still good after the expiration date? Mine expired almost a week ago according to the date on the label. Shall I discard it or not?
I’d say yes. See, maple syrup is quite a long lasting stuff. Even if it develops mold, you can just skim it off, and keep on using the rest of the product! So if your syrup is not moldy and it looks and tastes fine, feel free to consume it.
Does maple syrup go bad unrefrigerated? I have a bottle of pure syrup that I keep in my pantry, but I’m afraid it will spoil faster there. Shall I remove it to the fridge instead?
Well, it will go bad anyway since it is a natural product that contains no preservatives. However, since you have a pure syrup, it will easily last for around a year in a pantry.