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Honey shelf life
Honey keeps at room temperature in the fridge, Indefinitely in the pantry. Spoilage signs and the safe-handling notes, from the USDA Cold Food Storage Chart.
Storage at a glance
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| Pantry (cool, dry, dark) | Indefinitely |
Signs it has gone off
Fermenting smell, mould on the surface.
Safe handling
Crystallised honey is fine — warm the jar gently.
Storage times are guidance, not a guarantee. If it looks or smells wrong, do not taste it to check.
Source: USDA Cold Food Storage Chart / FDA-USDA FoodKeeper · checked 2026-09-03
Nutrition beside the shelf life
See Honey nutrition: 304 kcal, 0.3 g protein, 82.4 g carbs and 0.0 g fat per 100 g.
Frequently asked questions
How long does honey last in the fridge?
It is not a fridge food; see the room-temperature guidance on the page.
Can you freeze honey?
Freezing is not recommended for this food — the texture suffers, or it is simply not stored that way.
How do you know when honey has gone off?
Fermenting smell, mould on the surface. Trust the signs over any date.
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