Sugar — Baked Goods — Baking and Cooking — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Sugar (3 source variants).
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Baked Goods — Baking and Cooking. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
brown
Sugar,brown
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — general | IndefinitelySugar never spoils, but for best quality use within 2 years of opening. |
| Pantry — after opening | 18–24 months |
granulated
Sugar,granulated
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — general | IndefinitelySugar never spoils, but for best quality use within 2 years of opening. |
| Pantry — after opening | 18–24 months |
confectioners
Sugar,confectioners,confectioner
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — general | IndefinitelySugar never spoils, but for best quality use within 2 years of opening. |
| Pantry — after opening | 18–24 months |
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