Sweets are enjoyed in every house during festivals and special occasions. But the question often arises that which sweets remain safe for how many days? If sweets get spoiled then it can be harmful for health. Therefore it is important to know the shelf life of sweets. Let us know the safe shelf life and storage tips of Laddu, Kaju Katli and other popular sweets.
1. Gram flour laddu
Shelf Life: 10-15 days
Why does it last longer?
Gram flour laddu contains ghee and gram flour, which do not spoil for a long time.
Storage Tip:
Keep in an airtight container and protect from moisture.
2. Boondi Laddu
Shelf Life: 4-5 days
Why does it spoil so quickly?
It contains syrup, which can quickly catch fungus.
Storage Tip:
Keep in a cool place and eat quickly.
3. Kaju Katli
Shelf Life: 7-10 days
Why does it last?
It contains dry fruits and sugar, which remains safe for a long time.
Storage Tip:
Keep in an airtight pack and store in the refrigerator.
4. Rasgulla
Shelf Life: 2-3 days (refrigerated)
Why does it spoil so quickly?
It is made of milk and is dipped in syrup.
Storage Tip:
Always keep in the refrigerator and eat quickly.
5. Gulab Jamun
Shelf Life: 3-4 days (refrigerated)
Storage Tip:
Being a syrupy sweet, it is important to keep it at cool temperature.
6. Barfi (with Mawa)
Shelf Life: 2-3 days
Why does it spoil so quickly?
Mawa spoils quickly, so keep it in the refrigerator.
7. Dry Fruit Laddu
Shelf Life: 15-20 days
Why does it last longer?
There is less moisture in it and dry fruits remain safe for a long time.
Important tips for storage
Always keep sweets in an airtight container.
Store milk or mawa sweets in the refrigerator.
Protect from moisture and heat.
If the sweets smell bad or change color, throw them away immediately.
The shelf life of every sweet is different. Dry sweets like gram flour laddu and dry fruit laddu remain safe for a long time, whereas sweets made with milk and syrup get spoiled quickly. With proper storage, both the taste and health of sweets will be safe.
