We looked at the storage recommendations from several flavoring manufacturers and they say that extracts tend to have a shelf life of 6 months to 1 year. The exception to this is pure vanilla extract which, if stored in a cool dark place and tightly sealed, can last indefinitely and even improve with age.

Can you get sick from expired extract?

CAN expired extract make you sick? ... No, it's highly unlikely you'll get sick from expired vanilla extract. The expiration date on the bottle is more of a recommended “use by” date.

Do extracts lose potency?

Cannabis extracts that contain high levels of lipids, or fats, can become harmful if they linger past their expiration date. ... Pure or nearly pure extracts, such as those used in tinctures and emulsions, can lose potency quickly as terpenes degrade.