Cupboard staples
How long does sugar last?
Sugar lasts indefinitely at room temperature. Store sugar in the cupboard for the best results.
Fridge
Not recommended
Cupboard / room tempBest
indefinitely
Freezer
Not recommended
How to store sugar
- Keep it airtight to stop clumping.
- Hard brown sugar softens with a slice of bread in the container.
Signs sugar has gone bad
Bugs or a strange smell (rare). When in doubt, throw it out. These are typical home-storage times; always check the package date.
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Questions about sugar
- How long does sugar last in the fridge?
- Sugar is best kept out of the fridge, in the cupboard.
- Can you freeze sugar?
- Freezing isn鈥檛 recommended for sugar; the texture suffers.
- Where should you store sugar?
- In the cupboard. Keep it airtight to stop clumping.
- How can you tell if sugar has gone bad?
- Bugs or a strange smell (rare). When in doubt, throw it out.
