{"id":12564,"date":"2022-02-25T06:41:29","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T06:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/?p=12564"},"modified":"2022-05-02T01:25:25","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T01:25:25","slug":"do-raisins-go-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/do-raisins-go-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Raisins Go Bad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Raisins_Go_Bad\"><\/span>Can Raisins Go Bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re baking something, and the recipe calls for raisins. So you reach in your pantry for the pack of raisins that you forgot you even have, but you wonder if it&#8217;s spoiled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know that dried fruits have a long shelf life, but do they go bad? In this post, you\u2019ll know if raisins spoil and how to store them properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-54eaa348\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>You may also be interested in<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/do-sesame-seeds-go-bad\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11666\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do Sesame Seeds Go Bad?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/do-cinnamon-sticks-go-bad\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do Cinnamon Sticks Go Bad<\/a>?<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/do-capers-go-bad\/\">What Color Are Bad Capers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Raisins_Go_Bad\"><\/span>Do Raisins Go Bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though dried fruits are known to have a long shelf life, they still spoil. That\u2019s why you find an expiry date on the package.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pack of raisins typically has a shelf life of six to twelve months. However, if the raisins have been appropriately stored in the pantry, they can last past the expiry date to three or six months.&nbsp;<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/do-raisins-go-bad\/#Can_Raisins_Go_Bad\" title=\"Can Raisins Go Bad?\">Can Raisins Go Bad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/do-raisins-go-bad\/#Do_Raisins_Go_Bad\" title=\"Do Raisins Go Bad?\">Do Raisins Go Bad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/do-raisins-go-bad\/#What_Do_Spoiled_Raisins_Look_Like\" title=\"What Do Spoiled Raisins Look Like?\">What Do Spoiled Raisins Look Like?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/do-raisins-go-bad\/#How_to_tell_if_raisins_are_bad\" title=\"How to tell if raisins are bad?\">How to tell if raisins are bad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/do-raisins-go-bad\/#Signs_Raisins_Have_Gone_Bad\" title=\"Signs Raisins Have Gone Bad\">Signs Raisins Have Gone Bad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/do-raisins-go-bad\/#Tips_to_Properly_Store_Raisins\" title=\"Tips to Properly Store Raisins&nbsp;\">Tips to Properly Store Raisins&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/do-raisins-go-bad\/#Do_Chocolate_Covered_Raisins_Go_Bad\" title=\"Do Chocolate Covered Raisins Go Bad?\">Do Chocolate Covered Raisins Go Bad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/do-raisins-go-bad\/#Do_Yogurt_Covered_Raisins_Go_Bad\" title=\"Do Yogurt Covered Raisins Go Bad?\">Do Yogurt Covered Raisins Go Bad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/do-raisins-go-bad\/#How_Long_Do_Raisins_Last_Do_Raisins_Expire\" title=\"How Long Do Raisins Last? Do Raisins Expire?\">How Long Do Raisins Last? Do Raisins Expire?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>If the pack is kept unopened in the pantry, it can last up to a year past the expiry date. Likewise, raisins stored in the fridge can last a year past the expiry date.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When an unopened pack of raisins is stored in the fridge, it can last up to two years past the expiry date. But keep in mind that their texture can change the longer they stay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Spoiled_Raisins_Look_Like\"><\/span>What Do Spoiled Raisins Look Like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>They could look like they have liquid on the surface, this is often a first sign that rasins are starting to go off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_tell_if_raisins_are_bad\"><\/span>How to tell if raisins are bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to tell if your raisins have gone bad. The most apparent sign is mold or fungus. This happens due to exposure to moisture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another easy way to identify spoiled raisins is by their scent. Raisins usually smell sweet. If they\u2019re spoiled, they tend to smell sour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discoloration can also be a sign of spoilage, or it could mean that your raisins are about to spoil. In this case, taste one or two raisins to check if they\u2019re still good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they taste bad, get rid of the entire bag. If they taste okay, the best thing to do is to look for recipes to use them soon before they harden and lose their taste.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-image-640\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-34-640x363.jpg\" alt=\"Signs Raisins Have Gone Bad\" class=\"wp-image-12562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-34-640x363.jpg 640w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-34-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-34-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-34-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-34-480x272.jpg 480w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-34-720x408.jpg 720w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-34-960x544.jpg 960w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-34-1168x662.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-34-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-34.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Signs Raisins Have Gone Bad &#8211; Do Not Put Bad Raisins In Your Baking<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_Raisins_Have_Gone_Bad\"><\/span>Signs Raisins Have Gone Bad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice any of the following signs, it means your raisins have spoiled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The smell becomes stronger<\/li><li>The color changes from light brown to dark brown<\/li><li>The texture changes from soft to hard<\/li><li>There is mold growing on the surface<\/li><li>The surface is covered in a wet gooey liquid<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Properly_Store_Raisins\"><\/span>Tips to Properly Store Raisins&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cool, dry area away from heat or sunlight is best to store raisins. This, of course, can be your pantry, but you need to keep them in a tightly closed bag or an airtight container.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This should keep your raisins looking and tasting good for a long time. If you don\u2019t use raisins much, it\u2019s a good idea to store them in the fridge to prolong their shelf life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, make sure that you store your raisins in an airtight container or bag to prevent any contact with moisture. Otherwise, your raisins will dry out and maybe even grow mold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also store them in the freezer, but bear in mind that their texture might change slightly. It might not be a problem if you use raisins in baking or cooking, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to store raisins in the freezer is to spread them on a baking sheet in one layer and freeze them for a couple of hours. Then, transfer them into an airtight container or a sealed bag.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, you help prevent clumps so you can easily use them whenever you want. To thaw frozen raisins, you can leave them in the fridge or on your countertop. If you&#8217;re going to use them in baking or cooking, you might not need to thaw them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-image-640\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-36-640x363.jpg\" alt=\"How Long Do Chocolate Raisins Last\" class=\"wp-image-12563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-36-640x363.jpg 640w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-36-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-36-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-36-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-36-480x272.jpg 480w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-36-720x408.jpg 720w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-36-960x544.jpg 960w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-36-1168x662.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-36-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-36.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>How Long Do Chocolate Raisins Last<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Chocolate_Covered_Raisins_Go_Bad\"><\/span>Do Chocolate Covered Raisins Go Bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chocolate covered raisins will keep for around a year if they are stored in an airtight container in the fridge. If not stored in the fridge they should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. The chocolate coated raisins will last longer than normal raisins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Yogurt_Covered_Raisins_Go_Bad\"><\/span>Do Yogurt Covered Raisins Go Bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yogurt-covered raisins will keep longer than plain raisins, but will eventually go bad, usually after 1 year if stored in the fridge. The coating helps protect them from moisture and oxygen, which can cause the raisin to deteriorate quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Do_Raisins_Last_Do_Raisins_Expire\"><\/span>How Long Do Raisins Last? Do Raisins Expire?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you keep them in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, and out of reach of rodents, then you should be able to enjoy your raisin stash for quite some time. At least up to six months in the fridge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can Raisins Go Bad? 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