Does sugar go out of date?

[Reburner]

I've just been given 5kg of brewing sugar all with a use by date of may 2011.

Wi it be ok?

 

[aneray]

As long as its bone dry and free of any contaminants, I can't see there been a problem using it. If it was me, I would have used it without any worry.

 

[Reburner]

Yep it's in original packets and been stored in the dark. I agree unless anyone else thinks otherwise?

 

[RobWalker]

2011 is nothing, don't worry. there was a post on here a while ago about somebody going through their mum's cupboards and finding a 20 year old tin of malt extract and using it

 

[Shayler]

It will be completely fine, best before dates are just a guideline really.
There are many websites that sell food past its best before dates, here is one for an example www.approvedfood.co.uk

 

[jamesb]

Sugar is a preservative...

 

[craigite]

Sugar is a preservative...

:thumb:

 

[graysalchemy]

Pure sugar in actual fact is quite sterile and was used for centuries to treat battle wounds as it had anti bacterial properties.

 

[Pinck]

I wouldn't trust it until it was tested properly.

To do this:
1. Brew a 20L batch of bitter.
2. Ferment with a nice flavorful yeast
3. Carbonate and bottle as per usual
4. Ship all 20L to an impartial beer tester. Pm me and I'll send you my address.

 

[ricardo]

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