Flour is the base of pretty much every baked good and is used in making bread to pasta around the world. But how do you know that flour that has been in your cabinet or pantry for longer than you remember still be good? Maybe, but it’s possible it’s bad. How can you tell? Let’s find out.
If you’re looking to make a dish that requires flour and your flour is old you may be wondering how long your flour is safe to eat.
So, does flour go bad? Flour can indeed go bad, but it has a much longer shelf life than other types of food products. Depending on the type of flour you have, it can last up to a few months and up to a year at room temperature and two years or longer in the fridge. Let’s take a look at some common questions regarding when flour goes bad if it’s safe to eat expired, and more.