Can maple syrup go bad if not refrigerated?

Maple syrup is a thick, sweet syrup made from the sap of maple trees. Since maple syrup is made from tree sap, it does not contain any preservatives, and because of that, it does not need to be refrigerated. Maple syrup can be stored at room temperature for up to one year, but it will begin to crystallize after about 6 months.

Can maple syrup go bad without refrigerating?

This is one of the most common questions about maple syrup I get asked. The short answer is no, maple syrup does not go bad without refrigeration However, it is possible for it to crystallize or separate from its syrup form if the temperatures become too high or the storage conditions not up to par.

Maple syrup goes bad without refrigerating?

In normal conditions, this is not a problem. There are no reports of maple syrup spoiling if left out at room temperature. However, crystallization can occur when the syrup is stored at temperatures above freezing. If your maple syrup crystallizes, put it back in the refrigerator and wait for it to thaw. This can take several hours.

Maple syrup spoil?

As it does with crystallizing, crystallizing in syrup is normal and harmless. Maple syrup will crystallize if it is heated to above 140 degrees. This can happen when the syrup is stored in hot or humid conditions. If this has happened, the syrup will still be safe to eat, as long as it is crystallized throughout. Maple syrup that crystallizes from storage is not harmful.

Maple syrup expire?

Maple syrup does not expire, at least not according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). While syrup can crystallize if it gets too cold, syrup that hasn't crystallized is still perfectly safe to use. Once crystallization occurs, you can scrape off the hardened syrup and return the remaining liquid to your storage container. The syrup will still be safe to use.