Cupboard staples
How long does honey last?
Honey lasts indefinitely at room temperature. Store honey in the cupboard for the best results.
Fridge
Not recommended
Cupboard / room tempBest
indefinitely
Freezer
Not recommended
How to store honey
- Crystallized honey is fine: warm the jar in hot water.
- Keep it sealed so it doesn鈥檛 absorb moisture.
Signs honey has gone bad
Foam, a fermented smell or mold (if water got in). When in doubt, throw it out. These are typical home-storage times; always check the package date.
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Questions about honey
- How long does honey last in the fridge?
- Honey is best kept out of the fridge, in the cupboard.
- Can you freeze honey?
- Freezing isn鈥檛 recommended for honey; the texture suffers.
- Where should you store honey?
- In the cupboard. Crystallized honey is fine: warm the jar in hot water.
- How can you tell if honey has gone bad?
- Foam, a fermented smell or mold (if water got in). When in doubt, throw it out.
