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How Long Does Honey Last?

Condiments, Sauces & Canned Goods · official USDA FoodKeeper guidance, snapshot 2026-07-24

Storage method

Honey — pantry, from date of purchase

2 years in the pantry

  • Cool, dry pantry or cupboard
  • Applies from date of purchase
Pick a valid date to calculate the recommended use-by window.

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

FoodStorageCheck — official USDA FoodKeeper guidance · foodstoragecheck.com

All official guidance for honey

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 time
Pantryfrom date of purchase2 years

Common questions about honey

How long does honey last in the pantry?
2 years in the pantry, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Assumes a cool, dry pantry away from light.