How does brown sugar look when it expires?

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I have a bag of brown sugar that I never noticed in my cupboard, and I needed it for a cookie recipe that I decided to make today. The brown sugar has been there for about a year, and it looks really pact together. Is it safe to use?






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I have a bag of brown sugar that I never noticed in my cupboard, and I needed it for a cookie recipe that I decided to make today. The brown sugar has been there for about a year, and it looks really pact together. Is it safe to use?






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  • Does it have an expiration date?
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I have a bag of brown sugar that I never noticed in my cupboard, and I needed it for a cookie recipe that I decided to make today. The brown sugar has been there for about a year, and it looks really pact together. Is it safe to use?






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I have a bag of brown sugar that I never noticed in my cupboard, and I needed it for a cookie recipe that I decided to make today. The brown sugar has been there for about a year, and it looks really pact together. Is it safe to use?






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  • Does it have an expiration date?
    – paparazzo
    8 hours ago










  • I can't seem to find it. I've looked all over the package.
    – Sweet_Cherry
    7 hours ago

















  • Does it have an expiration date?
    – paparazzo
    8 hours ago










  • I can't seem to find it. I've looked all over the package.
    – Sweet_Cherry
    7 hours ago
















Does it have an expiration date?
– paparazzo
8 hours ago




Does it have an expiration date?
– paparazzo
8 hours ago












I can't seem to find it. I've looked all over the package.
– Sweet_Cherry
7 hours ago





I can't seem to find it. I've looked all over the package.
– Sweet_Cherry
7 hours ago











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Any package date would be a "best by" date, which would indicate quality, rather than safety. Really, the only risk is that the flavor has degraded. If the sugar is hard, you can put it in a microwave-safe bowl with a damp paper towel. Cover the bowl and microwave in short bursts (10 - 15 seconds), breaking up the hard lumps with a fork in between bursts. Be careful not to melt the sugar. Then use as you wish.






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    Brown sugar bought in US and kept in an airtight package is totally good upto 2 years. I recently used a package which I had bought at Meijer 2 years back. I also saw this website that states that best quality is within 2 years, and if stored properly lasts forever.



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      Any package date would be a "best by" date, which would indicate quality, rather than safety. Really, the only risk is that the flavor has degraded. If the sugar is hard, you can put it in a microwave-safe bowl with a damp paper towel. Cover the bowl and microwave in short bursts (10 - 15 seconds), breaking up the hard lumps with a fork in between bursts. Be careful not to melt the sugar. Then use as you wish.






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        Any package date would be a "best by" date, which would indicate quality, rather than safety. Really, the only risk is that the flavor has degraded. If the sugar is hard, you can put it in a microwave-safe bowl with a damp paper towel. Cover the bowl and microwave in short bursts (10 - 15 seconds), breaking up the hard lumps with a fork in between bursts. Be careful not to melt the sugar. Then use as you wish.






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          Any package date would be a "best by" date, which would indicate quality, rather than safety. Really, the only risk is that the flavor has degraded. If the sugar is hard, you can put it in a microwave-safe bowl with a damp paper towel. Cover the bowl and microwave in short bursts (10 - 15 seconds), breaking up the hard lumps with a fork in between bursts. Be careful not to melt the sugar. Then use as you wish.






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          Any package date would be a "best by" date, which would indicate quality, rather than safety. Really, the only risk is that the flavor has degraded. If the sugar is hard, you can put it in a microwave-safe bowl with a damp paper towel. Cover the bowl and microwave in short bursts (10 - 15 seconds), breaking up the hard lumps with a fork in between bursts. Be careful not to melt the sugar. Then use as you wish.







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              Brown sugar bought in US and kept in an airtight package is totally good upto 2 years. I recently used a package which I had bought at Meijer 2 years back. I also saw this website that states that best quality is within 2 years, and if stored properly lasts forever.



              http://www.eatbydate.com/other/sweets/how-long-does-brown-sugar-last/






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                Brown sugar bought in US and kept in an airtight package is totally good upto 2 years. I recently used a package which I had bought at Meijer 2 years back. I also saw this website that states that best quality is within 2 years, and if stored properly lasts forever.



                http://www.eatbydate.com/other/sweets/how-long-does-brown-sugar-last/






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                  Brown sugar bought in US and kept in an airtight package is totally good upto 2 years. I recently used a package which I had bought at Meijer 2 years back. I also saw this website that states that best quality is within 2 years, and if stored properly lasts forever.



                  http://www.eatbydate.com/other/sweets/how-long-does-brown-sugar-last/






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                  Brown sugar bought in US and kept in an airtight package is totally good upto 2 years. I recently used a package which I had bought at Meijer 2 years back. I also saw this website that states that best quality is within 2 years, and if stored properly lasts forever.



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