Corn syrups shelf life?

[thebaker]

I found some corn syrup that has been in the back of my cupboard for at least 2 years.. it smell ok but should I toss it..

thanks

[Katherine]

I find it lasts forever in the back of my refrigerator. If I leave it out, it seems to grow stuff. If yours isn't growing grayish green fur, it's ok.

[Venado]

I am not a food scientist, or even a dietician...but, sugar when added to recipes in large quantities can preserve fruits etc...ie. jams & jellies. That being said, and as was mentioned before, if it isn't growing furry balls, it should be fine.

Does that mean if we eat more sugar...we will live longer??

Venado

[Katherine]

Does that mean if we eat more sugar...we will live longer??

No, actually it means you can choose to be mummified in corn syrup after death.

[McDuff]

Opened corn syrup can sour at room temp, as can molasses. I have a big bucket of glucose that I know is at least a couple of years old that I opened a while ago and it has a very fine thin dusting of mold on top. But I have seen molasses get fizzy, and corn syrup start to smell sharp.

[Venado]

Nahhhh, I rather be preserved in a pecan pie with a splash of Wild Turkey.

Venado

[elyse]

Nahhhh, I rather be preserved in a pecan pie with a splash of Wild Turkey.

Venado

That can be arranged.

I'd also say if it's clear, it's fine.

[thebaker]

well i am going to play it safe and toss it

I am making torrone for the first time and i want it to come out great....