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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 4, 2024 21:49:36 GMT
UPDATE: since it's not that expensive, I'll probably just go buy a new box. Thanks to all who answered.
I use it so infrequently but need some for a recipe I'm making next week. I have a Tupperware container of some but I have no idea how long I've had it. Toss or use? What say the Peas.
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Post by pantsonfire on Aug 4, 2024 21:53:00 GMT
Toss since you don't know how long you have had it. I never use it past a year and always buy fresh for the holidays.
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Post by librarylady on Aug 4, 2024 21:55:38 GMT
It is sugar. I don't think it has an expiration date.
Powered sugar is made from granulated sugar.
I would use it.
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Post by malibou on Aug 4, 2024 21:57:53 GMT
I'd use it.
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Post by malibou on Aug 4, 2024 21:58:53 GMT
Or if you are nervous about it, you can grind granular sugar to a powder.
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Post by Gennifer on Aug 4, 2024 22:00:20 GMT
It absolutely goes bad. Does it smell normal? Taste normal?
I made the mistake of using some a year or two ago that my mom had brought to my house. The bag was still sealed, so I didn’t think anything of it, but there must have been a pinhole that meant it wasn’t airtight.
I had to toss the whole batch (like 3-4 doz!) of intricately decorated holiday cookies and start over.
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Post by pantsonfire on Aug 4, 2024 22:00:37 GMT
Or if you are nervous about it, you can grind granular sugar to a powder. But you will need to add cornstarch. Powdered sugar has cornstarch added. That is why it thickens. I tried it with arrowroot one time and it wasn't the same. |
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Post by disneypal on Aug 4, 2024 22:02:36 GMT
I’d toss it
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 4, 2024 22:19:32 GMT
It won’t go bad, but taste it. If it tastes funky, toss it.
I’ve successfully made my own—using a food processor, grind the sugar to a powder. You don’t need to add cornstarch unless you need it to thicken a recipe or you are storing it, although I do add it for consistency purposes between recipes. The ratio is 1 cup of sugar to 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
But, the sugar crystals did etch the bowl of my food processor. (I probably used turbinado or sanding sugar, but I don’t really remember.) Over time, that’s diminished as I’ve used it, but it was brand new the first time I made powdered sugar.
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Post by cmpeter on Aug 4, 2024 22:52:15 GMT
Taste and then decide?
Our wedding cake was made with a frosting made with granulated sugar that was ground up to make powdered sugar it was very gritty and not tasty at all. I wouldn’t recommend that.
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Post by ILoveToScrapPea on Aug 4, 2024 23:07:05 GMT
I’d throw it out.
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Post by Zee on Aug 4, 2024 23:16:02 GMT
It won't kill you, but it's a quality issue. I'd taste it and go from there.
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Post by cakediva on Aug 4, 2024 23:22:25 GMT
Or if you are nervous about it, you can grind granular sugar to a powder. But you will need to add cornstarch. Powdered sugar has cornstarch added. That is why it thickens. I tried it with arrowroot one time and it wasn't the same. Not all does. The brand I use does not. And it doesn’t thicken - I found the hard way with cream cheese frosting when it’s soft…adding more icing sugar makes it runnier, the trick then is to add corn starch 😊 |
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Post by anaterra on Aug 4, 2024 23:28:25 GMT
Id buy a new bag and then freeze it after using... but even then i wouldn't leave it in the freezer for years
I always wish i could buy like a partial bag of powder sugar And brown sugar since i don't use them that much
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 4, 2024 23:38:57 GMT
Id buy a new bag and then freeze it after using... but even then i wouldn't leave it in the freezer for years I always wish i could buy like a partial bag of powder sugar And brown sugar since i don't use them that muchTry the Dollar Store. Their sizes are smaller so that makes more sense that they only cost $1. Well, $1.25 now. It’s also good for junk food because the portions are smaller. |
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Post by katiekaty on Aug 5, 2024 0:08:03 GMT
Use it. It been I upperware. The pease nine out of ten times say toss, but this is sugar. Use it
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Post by anaterra on Aug 5, 2024 0:09:47 GMT
Basket1lady i never thought of that... but i am definitely doing that next time
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Post by crazy4scraps on Aug 5, 2024 3:28:04 GMT
I’m late to the party but I would smell it and taste it and if there aren’t any weird smells or taste, I’d use it. It can go off or pick up weird flavors from other things depending on how and where it’s stored, but if it’s sealed in a Tupperware or similar it will likely be good for a long time.
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Post by kristi521 on Aug 5, 2024 12:30:28 GMT
It absolutely goes bad. Does it smell normal? Taste normal? I made the mistake of using some a year or two ago that my mom had brought to my house. The bag was still sealed, so I didn’t think anything of it, but there must have been a pinhole that meant it wasn’t airtight. I had to toss the whole batch (like 3-4 doz!) of intricately decorated holiday cookies and start over. Are you the Pea that makes those stunning Santa Claus cookies? I adore seeing those each year. That would have been terrible to have to start those all over. |
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Post by Gennifer on Aug 5, 2024 14:07:15 GMT
It absolutely goes bad. Does it smell normal? Taste normal? I made the mistake of using some a year or two ago that my mom had brought to my house. The bag was still sealed, so I didn’t think anything of it, but there must have been a pinhole that meant it wasn’t airtight. I had to toss the whole batch (like 3-4 doz!) of intricately decorated holiday cookies and start over. Are you the Pea that makes those stunning Santa Claus cookies? I adore seeing those each year. That would have been terrible to have to start those all over. They actually were Santa cookies, but I’m not sure if I’m the one you mean… we have a lot of very talented Peas! I was not excited to start over. 😂 |
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Post by milocat on Aug 5, 2024 14:11:32 GMT
I’m late to the party but I would smell it and taste it and if there aren’t any weird smells or taste, I’d use it. It can go off or pick up weird flavors from other things depending on how and where it’s stored, but if it’s sealed in a Tupperware or similar it will likely be good for a long time. I keep my icing sugar in a Tupperware and it takes years for me to go through it and it's always been fine. Tupperware really has the best seal and is worth it for a few things. |
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