How Long Do Baking Products Last?

Baking Products are mainly used to create Baked Goods, but many are very versatile and can be used for all types of different functions. For instance, check out all the uses for baking soda that go beyond the kitchen. Baking products consist of leavening agents and thickening agents, among many other things including sweeteners, shortenings and flours. To create heavenly baked goods, you need to start with quality baking products.

Don't discount a baking product just because it has surpassed its "best-by" date. Find out how to tell for yourself if your baking product will still perform like new or if it is truly time to toss it out. Explore all the different baking products below to find their expiration dates and get plenty of other tips on each product.

So, how long do baking products last?
Let's find out...

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Baking Products Products

To find out how long foods are good for, please visit the Dairy, Drinks, Fruits, Grains, Proteins, Vegetables and Other sections of Eat By Date or search below.

What are our shelf life resources?

In determining how long Baking Products lasts, our content incorporates research from multiple resources, including the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food & Drug Administration. In addition, we scoured the web for informative articles and reports related to food safety, food storage and the shelf life of Baking Products.

*An important note about expiration dates...

Although the Baking Products shelf life information on Eat By Date is generally reliable, please remember that individual cases will vary and that our advice should only be taken as an opinion and not a replacement for your health care professional. Please eat responsibly!

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