You can eat nuts that have expired as long as the oils in them haven't become rancid. Typically, you can eat nuts 6 months after the printed date in the pantry, 1 year after the date if they're in the refrigerator and 2 years after the date if they're in the freezer.
How long do nuts last after expiration date?
PantryFridgeHazelnuts last for4-6 Months1 YearMacadamias last for6-9 Months1 YearPeanuts last6-9 Months1 YearPecans last6 Months1 Year
Are expired nuts OK to eat?
Rancidity In Nuts: How To Recognise It And Avoid It Consuming rancid or stale nuts like almonds, walnuts or cashews in small amounts may not immediately make you sick, but it's generally not advisable as it may hamper digestion or have other harmful effects on your body in the long term.
CAN expired nuts make you sick?
Is it dangerous? Eating rancid food won't make you sick, but the new molecules that form as oxidation occurs may lead to digestive issues. Rancid foods are also less nutritious because oxidation destroys the good fats and some of the vitamin content.
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