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Viva_La_Revolution

(28,791 posts) Sat Jun 30, 2012, 01:35 PM Jun 2012

Do flavoring extracts 'go bad'?

Can I use a bottle of maple extract (to make syrup) that's been in Gram's cupboard for goodness-knows-how-long? It may have been used once, but was sealed so tight I had to use a grippy to get the lid off.

It smells normal

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Do flavoring extracts 'go bad'? (Original Post) Viva_La_Revolution Jun 2012 OP

Artificial flavorings can chemically degrade over time Warpy Jun 2012 #1

it's pure extract Viva_La_Revolution Jun 2012 #2

Any non-artificial extract is good forever. It's mostly alcohol. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #3

Well, I used it, and we're still alive Viva_La_Revolution Jul 2012 #4

I only buy real maple syrup - costs more but you use less. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #5

Real, pure part of my family's 'religion,' elleng Jul 2012 #6

There's no comparison. Corn syrup "maple flavored syrup" sucks big time. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #7

Warpy

(111,367 posts)

1. Artificial flavorings can chemically degrade over time

Reply to Viva_La_Revolution (Original post)

Sat Jun 30, 2012, 02:13 PM

Jun 2012

into some not very nice original components. When in doubt, toss it out. A new bottle is not going to break the bank.

Viva_La_Revolution

(28,791 posts)

2. it's pure extract

Reply to Warpy (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 30, 2012, 02:43 PM

Jun 2012

and it's the difference between syrup or no syrup for pancakes cause I don't go to the store for less than 10 items ever

I guess I could do strawberry instead

HopeHoops

(47,675 posts)

3. Any non-artificial extract is good forever. It's mostly alcohol.

Reply to Viva_La_Revolution (Original post)

Mon Jul 2, 2012, 10:34 AM

Jul 2012

Viva_La_Revolution

(28,791 posts)

4. Well, I used it, and we're still alive

Reply to HopeHoops (Reply #3)

Mon Jul 2, 2012, 10:47 AM

Jul 2012

no more store bought 'maple' syrup for us!

1 c. boiling water
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
boil it for 10-20 min to thicken it up
1 t. maple extract
1/2 t. vanilla

I also made strawberry

1 c. pureed strawberries
1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. white sugar
1/2 t. vanilla at the end

the grandsons decided they tasted best mixed together