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simple syrup questions

bbstx
9 years ago

How long should simple syrup last?

DSIL made a batch of 1:1 simple syrup. He refrigerated it fairly promptly. I didn't see it but he threw it out a week or so later saying it had gone bad. It did not have mold growing on it but he saw a "swirl" through it.

This weekend (Saturday, I think) I made a batch of 1:1 simple syrup. I refrigerated it as soon as it cooled a bit. Tonight when I went to use it, I saw a "swirl" in mine also. It appeared to be something in the solution that was a different viscosity. I'm sure that mine hasn't spoiled in the 2 or 3 days since I made it.

Is it possible that the mixture is separating?

DSIL has started putting a bit of vodka in his to retard spoilage.

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