{"id":11888,"date":"2023-05-30T17:45:59","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T17:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/?p=11888"},"modified":"2023-06-04T16:07:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-04T16:07:51","slug":"how-long-do-donuts-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/how-long-do-donuts-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do Donuts Last? Learn The Best Way To Store Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Donuts are one of the most beloved and popular sweet treats in the world. Whether it’s a glazed, chocolate, or cream-filled donut, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. However, as with any food, donuts have a limited shelf life.<\/p>\n\n\n
So, how long do donuts last, and what’s the best way to store them? The answer to this question depends on several factors, such as the type of donut, the ingredients used, and the storage conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some donuts may go stale or dry out more quickly than others, while others may hold up for several days. To maximize the lifespan of your donuts, it’s important to know how to store them properly.\u00a0In this article, we will look at how long donuts last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ll consider the facts that affect how long they remain fresh and explain the best ways to store them so that they stay delicious for as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How long your donuts will last depends on a couple of factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most important factor is the filling. Many donuts don\u2019t have a filling at all but others have a cream filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Any donut that has a cream filling will have a shorter shelf life than donuts that don\u2019t and it is important that these are kept refrigerated. The cream has dairy elements in it that will go bad and can cause illness if the donuts are not refrigerated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another important consideration is what the donuts are made of. The majority of donuts are cake-style donuts that have a denser dough but you can also make and buy yeast donuts. Cake donuts last a little longer than yeast donuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When talking about how long a donut will last, we\u2019re looking at donuts left in a regular box or wrapper and left on the counter. We will get into how to prolong a donut\u2019s shelf life in a moment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yeast and cake donuts will become stale after the times listed in the table above. They will become hard and dry and may even start to grow mold, so it\u2019s best that you eat your donuts as quickly as you can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n We don\u2019t recommend leaving cream-filled donuts out of the fridge unless they are going to be eaten immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYeast Donut<\/strong><\/td> One to two days<\/td><\/tr> Cake Donut<\/strong><\/td> Two to three days<\/td><\/tr> Cream-Filled<\/strong><\/td> Less than a day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n How To Store Donuts To Keep Them Fresh For Longer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n