FAQ | Smucker's (2024)

FAQs

Does Smucker's jelly go bad? ›

The shelf life of Smucker's products can vary depending on several factors, including whether the jam is low sugar, sugar free, or a traditional variety. Typically, an unopened jar of jam can last in your pantry for up to a year, while the longevity of opened jars depends on storage conditions.

J. M. Smucker—which also has Hostess and Jif among its portfolio—did not sell the Knott's Berry Farm line of products to another company. It simply stopped selling them, including the super popular boysenberry preserves, and fans are upset.

Refrigeration is not necessary and may make the product difficult to spread. Natural peanut butters that do not contain any stabilizers, like our Smucker's 'Adams' and 'Laura Scudder's' natural peanut butter products, are typically best stored at room temperature whether opened or unopened.”

You may also call our Consumer Relations Department for more recipes. Phone: 888-550-9555. Do I need to refrigerate your jams, jellies, preserves and fruit spreads? We recommend refrigerating our fruit spreads, jams, jellies and preserves after opening, per the instructions on the back label of our products.

You can technically store opened jams and jellies at room temperature—but only in a cool, dark place and for about a week after opening, says Lee. Here's why: Jams and jellies have high sugar and acid levels, which protect against spoilage.

It's mostly sugar. Sugar lasts forever. Go ahead and eat your candy one week, one month, or one year after the so-called expiration date. You'll be just fine.

Unless you're a busy diner going through and refilling ketchup bottles every day or two, you should store your ketchup in the fridge. This is because, just like pickles, the flavor and texture declines after you open the bottle or jar and the ketchup is exposed to air.

"Conventional peanut butter does not need to be refrigerated because it has added oils that stabilize it to keep the oil from separating out and to extend its shelf life," says Cooper. Additionally, conventional peanut butter has low water activity, which means microbes generally can't grow in it.

Yes, you can keep butter on the counter, according to the Department of Agriculture. Butter and margarine can both be stored at room temperature, but be mindful of a few things. The USDA recommends only leaving out an amount of butter that can be used within two days. After two days, the butter may taste rancid.

Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued, but here are some other options that might work for you.

Does Welch's jelly need to be refrigerated? ›

Most of our jellies, jams and fruit spreads do not contain preservatives. As long as the containers are refrigerated after opening, they should maintain their freshness for several months.

Opened Grape Jelly

While the best quality can be expected within the first month after opening, it's generally safe to consume for up to 12 months as long as it's been stored correctly and shows no signs of spoilage such as mold or off-odors.

It is generally not recommended to eat jam that is four years past its expiration date, even if it is unopened. While unopened jam may still be safe to consume after the expiration date, it is important to consider several factors before making a decision.

A: Opened home-canned jams and jellies should be kept in the refrigerator at 40°F or lower. “Regular” – or pectin-added, full-sugar – cooked jams and jellies are best stored for 1 month in the refrigerator after opening. They may last longer depending on the specific product and how it is used.

How long will my jelly last once I've made it? Our make at home jellies should last for at least 72 hours if stored in an airtight container in a cold fridge straight after making it.

It is always a good idea to inspect a jar of jam that has been stored on the shelf before eating it. Do you see mold? Does the jam smell moldy or fermented (have a smell of alcohol)? If yes, throw it away.