{"id":2840,"date":"2021-02-19T11:08:18","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T11:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/?p=2840"},"modified":"2021-08-20T13:28:45","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T13:28:45","slug":"can-marshmallows-go-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-marshmallows-go-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Marshmallows Go Bad? How Long Do Marshmallows Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>There&rsquo;s a rogue bag of marshmallows in the far corner of a cabinet, and it sits there for quite some time. Do marshmallows go bad?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you have an open bag, and you need to know how long will the candy stay fresh. How long do marshmallows last?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If either sounds familiar, or you&rsquo;re looking for some info on the&nbsp;<strong>storage and shelf life of marshmallows<\/strong>, this article is for you. Read on if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>want to know if it is safe to eat marshmallows after they expire and how long they keep quality after opening the bag<\/li><li>aren&rsquo;t sure if you can (or should) refrigerate opened marshmallows<\/li><li>considered freezing marshmallows to keep them fresh<\/li><li>want to know if yours are still okay to eat or not<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-closeup-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Marshmallows closeup\" class=\"wp-image-2845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-closeup-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-closeup-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-closeup-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-closeup.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20534'%3E%3Crect%20width='800'%20height='534'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Marshmallows closeup\" class=\"wp-image-2845 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-closeup.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-closeup-800x534.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-closeup-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-closeup-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-closeup-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-closeup.jpg.webp 1000w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Mini marshmallows<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-marshmallows-go-bad\">Do Marshmallows Go Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Marshmallows don&rsquo;t go bad in a way most foods do, but they don&rsquo;t last forever either. At some point, the quality won&rsquo;t be good enough for eating, and that&rsquo;s when you should discard them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Do marshmallows expire?<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;Yes and no. The date on the label is there to inform you how long the candy retains quality. And while marshmallows easily keep for a couple of extra weeks (or months, depending on the brand), sooner or later, you&rsquo;ll have to toss them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marshmallows eventually do expire, but it&rsquo;s not strictly tied to the best-by date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it safe to eat marshmallows after they &ldquo;expire&rdquo;? If your marshmallows don&rsquo;t show any signs of spoilage (listed below), they should be perfectly safe to eat. The worst-case scenario is that the taste might be slightly worse than what you&rsquo;re accustomed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bag-of-marshmallows-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Bag of marshmallows\" class=\"wp-image-2842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bag-of-marshmallows-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bag-of-marshmallows-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bag-of-marshmallows-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bag-of-marshmallows.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bag-of-marshmallows-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Bag of marshmallows\" class=\"wp-image-2842 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bag-of-marshmallows-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bag-of-marshmallows-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bag-of-marshmallows-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bag-of-marshmallows.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bag-of-marshmallows.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Bag of marshmallows<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-tell-if-marshmallows-have-gone-bad\">How To Tell If Marshmallows Have Gone Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Before you eat a bunch of old marshmallows, you should give them a quick check. Throw out marshmallows that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Have hardened.<\/strong>&nbsp;Marshmallows are supposed to be light and fluffy. If they aren&rsquo;t, it&rsquo;s time to toss them.<\/li><li><strong>Smell stale or off.<\/strong>&nbsp;When you give a bunch of candy a good whiff, you should smell sugar). If the odor is stale and kind of off, they&rsquo;re no good anymore.<\/li><li><strong>Have melted.<\/strong>&nbsp;If your marshmallows sat in a warm environment, they might have melted into one big bunch or a couple of smaller ones. While that doesn&rsquo;t mean they are unsafe to eat, the texture you&rsquo;re looking for is pretty much gone.<\/li><li><strong>Taste off or are difficult to chew.<\/strong>&nbsp;Like with any other sweets, if the taste is below your standards or the texture has changed significantly, it&rsquo;s time to open a new pack.<\/li><li><strong>Have bugs in the container.<\/strong>&nbsp;While you can usually find pantry pests in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-flour-go-bad\/\">flour<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-sugar-go-bad\/\">sugar<\/a>, they also might infest your bag of marshmallows, especially if it isn&rsquo;t sealed well. If that happens, they are no good.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">If you&rsquo;re not sure if your marshmallows are okay to eat or not, assume they aren&rsquo;t. Better safe than sorry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-melting-in-hot-chocolate-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Marshmallows melting in hot chocolate\" class=\"wp-image-2848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-melting-in-hot-chocolate-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-melting-in-hot-chocolate-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-melting-in-hot-chocolate-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-melting-in-hot-chocolate.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-melting-in-hot-chocolate-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Marshmallows melting in hot chocolate\" class=\"wp-image-2848 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-melting-in-hot-chocolate-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-melting-in-hot-chocolate-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-melting-in-hot-chocolate-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-melting-in-hot-chocolate.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-melting-in-hot-chocolate.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Marshmallows melting in hot chocolate<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-do-marshmallows-last\">How Long Do Marshmallows Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Marshmallows typically keep for a few weeks past their date, and between a month and two months of opening the bag for the first time. To get more time, you can refrigerate them after opening or even freeze them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of marshmallows brands out there, and the recommended storage periods vary significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of those you can buy in supermarkets retain quality for a year or even longer, while others you can order online or buy in a local sweet shop often have a much shorter shelf life. Sometimes they&rsquo;re as short as six weeks (<a href=\"#refs\">[TM]<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-best-by-date-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Marshmallows best by date\" class=\"wp-image-2844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-best-by-date-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-best-by-date-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-best-by-date-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-best-by-date.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-best-by-date-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Marshmallows best by date\" class=\"wp-image-2844 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-best-by-date-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-best-by-date-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-best-by-date-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-best-by-date.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-best-by-date.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Marshmallows best by date<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of that, start with the best-by date, and assume the marshmallows should keep for another couple of weeks. Of course, they might keep good quality for a few extra months or even more, but you never know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">If your marshmallows are half a year past their date, don&rsquo;t toss them right away. Instead, open the bag and examine the candy using the rules I outlined earlier. They might still be good enough to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to open marshmallows, they&rsquo;re freshest if you eat them right away (<a href=\"#refs\">[SQM]<\/a>). Don&rsquo;t use that as an excuse for eating the whole bag in one sitting, though, because they keep for at least a couple of weeks of opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Pantry<\/th><th>Fridge<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Marshmallows (unopened)<\/td><td>Best-by + 1 month for best quality<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marshmallows (open)<\/td><td>1 &ndash; 2 months<\/td><td>2 &ndash; 3 months<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Please note that these periods are only estimates.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glass-of-hot-chocolate-and-marshmallows-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Glass of hot chocolate and marshmallows\" class=\"wp-image-2843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glass-of-hot-chocolate-and-marshmallows-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glass-of-hot-chocolate-and-marshmallows-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glass-of-hot-chocolate-and-marshmallows-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glass-of-hot-chocolate-and-marshmallows.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glass-of-hot-chocolate-and-marshmallows-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Glass of hot chocolate and marshmallows\" class=\"wp-image-2843 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glass-of-hot-chocolate-and-marshmallows-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glass-of-hot-chocolate-and-marshmallows-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glass-of-hot-chocolate-and-marshmallows-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glass-of-hot-chocolate-and-marshmallows.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glass-of-hot-chocolate-and-marshmallows.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Glass of hot chocolate and marshmallows<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-marshmallows\">How To Store Marshmallows<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Store unopened marshmallows in a cool and dark place, away from direct sunlight. The pantry or a cupboard in the kitchen are perfect choices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Once you open the bag, keep the candy sealed tightly. If you need more than a few weeks of storage, refrigerate or freeze marshmallows instead of storing them at room temperature.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoiding direct sunlight and hot temperatures is the most important thing because it prevents marshmallows from melting (the same is true for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/do-gummy-bears-expire\/\">storing gummy bears<\/a>) and sticking together (<a href=\"#refs\">[SRM]<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-resealable-bag-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Marshmallows in a resealable bag\" class=\"wp-image-2847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-resealable-bag-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-resealable-bag-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-resealable-bag-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-resealable-bag.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-resealable-bag-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Marshmallows in a resealable bag\" class=\"wp-image-2847 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-resealable-bag-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-resealable-bag-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-resealable-bag-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-resealable-bag.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-resealable-bag.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Marshmallows in a resealable bag<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">Store marshmallows with other sweets (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-chocolate-go-bad\/\">chocolate<\/a>) or pantry staples (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-rice-go-bad\/\">rice<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-pasta-go-bad\/\">dry pasta<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do you need to refrigerate marshmallows after opening?<\/em>&nbsp;No, but you can do that if you want to keep them fresh for longer (<a href=\"#refs\">[SQM]<\/a>). The only issue with refrigeration is that the marshmallows will become a bit firmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a month of storage for some reason isn&rsquo;t long enough for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyoufreezethis.com\/freeze-marshmallows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you can freeze marshmallows<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-hot-chocolate-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Marshmallows in hot chocolate\" class=\"wp-image-2846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-hot-chocolate-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-hot-chocolate-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-hot-chocolate-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-hot-chocolate.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-hot-chocolate-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Marshmallows in hot chocolate\" class=\"wp-image-2846 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-hot-chocolate-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-hot-chocolate-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-hot-chocolate-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-hot-chocolate.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marshmallows-in-hot-chocolate.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Marshmallows in hot chocolate<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-summary\">Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-list-summary\"><li>Store marshmallows at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight. If possible, they should sit in a sealed bag.<\/li><li>Marshmallows keep quality for a month or two past their date, and about a month of opening. To extend that period, you can refrigerate them after opening.<\/li><li>If your marshmallows are firm, smell stale, or are hard to chew, discard them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"refs\">References<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>SQM &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/squishmarshmallows.com\/pages\/faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAQ &ndash; Squish Marshmallows<\/a><\/li><li>TM &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themarshmallowist.com\/pages\/faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAQ &ndash; The Marshmallowist<\/a><\/li><li>SRM &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/sugarrushmarshmallows.com\/pages\/f-a-q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">F.A.Q. &ndash; Sugar Rush Marshmallows<\/a><\/li><li>OSU &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/ohioline.osu.edu\/factsheet\/HYG-5401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pantry Food Storage | Ohioline<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&rsquo;s a rogue bag of marshmallows in the far corner of a cabinet, and it sits there for quite some time. 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