Are these out of date?

[beckington]

OK, so I'm cleaning out my cupboards and finding all sorts of goodies - I so suck at buying things and the forgetting about them! A lot don't have dates on them. So, I'm wondering if these are still OK to use:

Agave Nectar
Bragg's
golden syrup
apple cider vinegar
red wine vinegar

I really have no idea how long they've been there for. Some are a year plus at least. Also is storing them out on the counter OK or should they be in a dark place? (They have been in a dark place, but I'm thinking in order to remember to use them that my counter would be better!)

Sorry if these are stupid questions! Thanks!

[Chinese Pistache]

Are they unopened? If so, I'd say they're all okay. If the syrups are opened, I might just check that they are mold-free. When we first started buying real maple syrup, I didn't know it had to be refrigerated, and ours ended up moldy after a while. I'm not sure what the rule is for agave and golden, though.

[mamadelbosque]

I'm sure the vinegar's are fine. The nectar & golden syrup I really don't know about... I *have* agave nectar but erm... I haven't gotten around to using it yet, so IDK

[velochic]

The vinegar will last forever. The Braggs... if it doesn't smell off, then it's good. I found some I hadn't used for years and it was still good. Sugar is a natural preservative, so unless there is mold, the sweets should be okay.

[Beauchamp]

I've heard vinegars lose their kick after 6 months or so. Not sure of the accuracy of this. But they do have expiration dates on them, usually.

[beckington]

Everything but the vinegars are unopened... hmmmm - this is confusing! I think I'll assume all is OK unless they smell funny or I see mold (which I don't).

I now have nice and tidy cupboards so hopefully won't have this happen again! (yeah right!! )

[cristeen]

Unless you see something visible in them, they're all fine. The syrups can last for years even once opened - and vinegars really don't go bad unless they get contaminated... you can't ferment past vinegar.