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General information is Provided by the National Confectioners Association (NCA). Shelf life for specific products is provided by the manufacturer of those products. The shelf life is the time when the manufacturer determines that the original quality of the product has started to deteriorate and is measured from date of manufacture.
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| Candy |
Shelf Life |
Comments |
| Altoids Gum |
12 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Altoids Mints |
18 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Altoids Sours |
18 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Amorini Hearts |
10 months |
Provided by: McKeesport Candy Company |
| Big League Chew |
9 - 15 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Big Red Gum |
10 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Bubble Beeper |
9 - 12 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Bubble Gum |
4 - 6 months |
Provided by: McKeesport Candy Company |
| Bubble Jug |
9 - 12 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Butterscotches |
1 year |
Hard candies can last up to a year when stored at room temperature or in a cool, dry location.
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| Candy Bars |
The average shelf for a chocolate candy bar is anywhere up to six (6) months, however, certain candies such as Necco Wafers, Smarties, Starburst Fruit Chews or Nerds can last considerably longer due to their consistency. Provided by: McKeesport Candy Company |
| Candy Corn |
3 - 9 months |
If the packaging has been opened, candy corn should be stored under the same conditions as soft candies and will last approximately three to six months. Unopened, fresh packages will last about 9 months. |
| Caramel |
6 - 9 months |
Should be kept covered, away from heat and light at room temperature. Stored properly should last six to nine months, even up to 12 months in some cases. |
| Chocolate - Dark |
1 - 2 years |
Dark chocolate can be kept for 1 to 2 years if wrapped in foil and stored in a cool, dark and dry place. A pantry or basement is an ideal location.
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| Chocolate - Milk |
8 - 10 months |
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| Chocolate - White |
8 - 10 months |
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| Crème Savers |
9 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Crystal Craze |
9 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Delites |
13 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Dentyne Ice Gum |
18 months |
Provided by: Cadbury Schweppes |
| Doublemint Gum |
10 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Eclipse Flash Breath Strips |
12 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Eclipse Gum |
12 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Extra |
9 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Freedent Gum |
10 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Ghirardelli Chocolate |
Most Ghirardelli products have two codes printed on them. The first code, a five- or six-digit sequence, represents the product's lot code. The second code, a six-digit sequence, is the best-before date written as MMDDYY. To determine the best-before date, just read the second code. Provided by: Ghirardelli |
| Godiva Chocolates |
Godiva Chocolates will stay fresh tasting at room temperature for up to 2-3 weeks, as long as they are kept away from heat and humidity. Specifically, the temperature should not exceed 70 degrees (F) and the relative humidity should remain below 60%. Avoid direct sunlight. Provided by: Godiva |
| Gum |
6 - 9 months |
As long as the packaging remains sealed, most gum products have a shelf-life of six to nine months. To maximize product freshness, keep chewing gum packages in a cool, dry place and out of any direct sunlight. |
| Gummi Candy |
6 months |
Most gummi candies such as gummi bears, peachy penguins, strawberry puffs, etc are good for up to (six) months although they will diminish in quality if exposed high temperatures. Provided by: Buddy Bears Gummi Bears |
| Gummi Savers |
9 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Hard Candy |
1 year |
Hard candies can last up to a year when stored at room temperature or in a cool, dry location. |
| Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape |
6 - 12 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Jellied Candies |
6 - 12 months |
If the packaging has been opened, soft candies should be kept in a covered candy dish, away from heat and light at room temperature (about 70 degrees). Stored in this manner, the candy should last six to nine months. If the packaging has not been opened, soft sweets will last approximately 12 months. |
| Jelly Belly Jelly Beans |
8 months |
Provided by: Jelly Belly Candy Company |
| Jordan Almonds (Confetti) |
5 months |
Although the shelf life is said to be up to five (5) months, we suggest that you do not hold them for longer than two (2) to three (3) months to ensure that they are absolutely fresh. Provided by: McKeesport Candy Company |
| Juicy Fruit Grapermelon |
12 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Juicy Fruit Gum |
10 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Juicy Fruit Strappleberry |
12 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Lifesavers |
12 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Lifesavers Bag |
9 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Jolly Rancher Gummies |
9 months |
Provided by: The Hershey Company |
| Kit Kat Bites |
9 months |
Provided by: The Hershey Company |
| Kit Kat Wafer Bar |
12 months |
Provided by: The Hershey Company |
| Lollipops |
6 - 12 months |
Hard candies can last up to a year when stored at room temperature or in a cool, dry location. |
| M&M's - 13 months |
According to the manufacturer, the life span of M&M's is up to thirteen (13) months providing that it remains in it's factory sealed package and not exposed to heat. Although M&M's are durable, like any chocolate product, they will melt if exposed to high temperatures. Provided by: Mars, Incorporated |
| Milk Duds |
9 months |
Provided by: The Hershey Company |
| Mr. Goodbar Bites |
9 months |
Provided by: The Hershey Company |
| Novelty Candy |
6 - 8 months |
Most novelties candies are nothing more than candy such as bubble gum or dextrose encased in a plastic outer shell. The life span of most novelty candies is six to eight months and depends on the type of candy chosen. Provided by: McKeesport Candy Company |
| Orbit Gum |
9 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Orbit White Gum |
10 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Ouch |
9 - 12 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Reese's Bites |
11 months |
Provided by: The Hershey Company |
| Reese's Peanut Butter Cups |
6 months |
Provided by: The Hershey Company |
| Reese's Pieces |
12 months |
Provided by: The Hershey Company |
| Russell Stover Candies |
All products contain a "Best Before" date. It can be found at either the end of the box (on the clear wrap) or in a "Best Before" panel. In the "Best Before" date, the first three letters show the month and the two digits show the year. Put the two together to see by when your candy should be purchased and consumed. Provided by: Russell Stover Candies |
| Twizzlers Cherry Bites |
7 months |
Provided by: The Hershey Company |
| Twizzlers Strawberry Twists |
7 months |
Provided by: The Hershey Company |
| Unwrapped Bulk Candy - 5-6 months |
Most unwrapped bulk candies remains fresh for five (5) to six (6) months, however, certain items such as Candy Roll Wafers, Runts, Rock Candy Strings and Candy Blocks will last longer due to their consistency.
Candies such as Good & Plenty, Licorice, Mexican Hats or Red Dollars tend to taste better when fresh and we suggest that you store them for no longer than two (2) months. Chocolate candies such as Bridge Mix, Chocolate Pretzels, Double Dipped Chocolate Peanuts or Malted Milk Balls tend to have a shorter shelf life and this applies to any candy that has peanuts as one of the ingredients. Provided by: McKeesport Candy Company |
| Whoppers Malted Milk Balls |
9 months |
Provided by: The Hershey Company |
| Winterfresh Gum |
10 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| Wrapped Bulk Candy 5-6 months |
Most wrapped bulk candy remains fresh for five (5) to six (six) months especially if it is a hard candy such as a Butterscotch Disk, Starlight Mint or Root Beer Barrel. Softer candies such as Caramel Creams or Brach's Royals have a shorter shelf life due to their consistency. Certain candies such as Anise Squares, Brach's Ice Blue Mints, Jolly Ranchers or Sour Balls have a much longer shelf life and are ideal for long term use. Provided by: McKeesport Candy Company |
| Wrigley's Spearmint Gum |
10 months |
Provided by: The Wrigley Company |
| York Bites |
9 months |
Provided by: The Hershey Company |
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