How Longer Does Wafer Paper Last?

I get a lot of questions about how long it lasts and how to store it, because people are concerned about it going stale before they’ll use it. Wafer paper lasts for 2-3 years when stored properly away from moisture.

Wafer paper is made from potato starch, vegetable oil, and enough water to allow it to be formed into the sheets. It doesn’t have anything perishable in it, so it doesn’t spoil or go bad the way that food with a lot of moisture in it will.

A “Best By” date is an indicator of quality, and the manufacturer has to give a guideline so that people have an idea of how fast they should use an item. 

The cellophane wrapper that it comes in from the manufacturer will protect it from moisture and is enough to keep it usable for as long as I needed to store it.