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How Long Does Corn Syrup Last?

Shelf Stable Foods · official USDA FoodKeeper guidance, snapshot 2026-07-24

Storage method

Corn syrup — pantry

3 years in the pantry

  • Cool, dry pantry or cupboard
  • Applies general guideline

USDA tip: Keep tightly covered; refrigerate to extend storage life.

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Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24) · About this data · Report an issue

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All official guidance for corn syrup

Every storage entry the USDA FoodKeeper dataset lists for this food, exactly as published (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24). “No official duration listed” means the source does not provide a number for that combination — not that the food lasts forever.

WhereConditionOfficial timeNotes from the source
Pantrygeneral guideline3 yearsKeep tightly covered; refrigerate to extend storage life.

Common questions about corn syrup

How long does corn syrup last in the pantry?
3 years in the pantry, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Assumes a cool, dry pantry away from light.