How does Nutella stay good for so long without preservatives?

Sugar and oil are preservatives. Sit fresh olives out on a counter, they'll be an oozing puddle of gunk before long. but if you cure them in oil they'll last for a decade. The same is true for instance of sugar-cured (candied) ginger. It also has a shelf life of ten years or so. read more

Sugar and oil are preservatives. Sit fresh olives out on a counter, they’ll be an oozing puddle of gunk before long. but if you cure them in oil they’ll last for a decade. read more

Nutella is very likely to be good for quite some time after its “Best by” date. Even if it's not at its “best”, it will still be pretty good. When Nutella spoils, it is usually by the oils from the hazelnuts going rancid. read more