All About Spring roll wrappers
Your complete guide to spring roll wrappers - discover how to store it properly, identify when it's gone bad, and find the best substitutes for your recipes.
How Long Does Spring roll wrappers Last?
Storage times and freshness tips for spring roll wrappers in different conditions.
Safety first: This guide provides general information. When in doubt, throw it out! Trust your senses and err on the side of caution. If something smells, looks, or tastes off, don't consume it.
Dried Rice Paper - Unopened Pantry1-2 years, often until the 'best by' date
Signs of Spoilage
Significant discoloration (beyond slight yellowing), presence of pests (weevils, mites), mold (if somehow exposed to moisture), unpleasant off-odor (though usually odorless).
How to Check
Visually inspect the package for any signs of damage, holes, or foreign objects. Check for unusual color changes or the presence of insects. Sniff the package if possible for any musty or chemical smells.
Storage Tips
Keep in its original sealed packaging in a cool, dry, dark pantry or cupboard. Protect from direct sunlight and humidity.
Dried Rice Paper - Opened Pantry6-12 months, if properly resealed
Signs of Spoilage
Brittleness, crumbling easily without soaking, stickiness (if exposed to moisture), significant discoloration, mold (if moisture is introduced), presence of pests.
How to Check
Gently handle a wrapper to check for extreme brittleness or stickiness. Visually inspect for mold (black, green, white spots) or any crawling insects. Sniff for musty or sour odors.
Storage Tips
Immediately reseal the opened package tightly with a clip or transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bag. The primary goal is to protect them from moisture (which causes stickiness/mold) and extreme dryness (which makes them brittle). Store in a cool, dry place.
Fresh/Refrigerated Wheat/Egg Wrappers - Opened Fridge3-7 days
Signs of Spoilage
Visible mold, strong sour/yeasty/off-odor, wrappers becoming excessively dry and brittle at the edges, or overly sticky/slimy throughout.
How to Check
Visually inspect each wrapper for mold. Perform a smell test; any sour, fermented, or unpleasant odor is a clear sign of spoilage. Touch test for excessive stickiness, sliminess, or stiffness.
Storage Tips
Reseal the unused wrappers very tightly in their original packaging, a zip-top bag, or an airtight container. Press out as much air as possible to prevent drying out and exposure to contaminants. They dry out very quickly once exposed to air.
Fresh/Refrigerated Wheat/Egg Wrappers - Unopened Fridge2-4 weeks, or until the 'best by' date on the package
Signs of Spoilage
Visible mold (green, black, white fuzzy spots), strong sour, yeasty, or unpleasant off-odor, extreme stickiness or sliminess to the touch, significant discoloration (greyish, greenish, or dark yellow spots).
How to Check
Visually inspect through the packaging for any mold growth or unusual discoloration. Gently press the package to feel for sliminess. If opened, perform a smell test for off-odors.
Storage Tips
Store in the coldest part of your refrigerator. Do not freeze if you intend to use them fresh soon, as freezing can alter texture.
Fresh/Refrigerated Wheat/Egg Wrappers - Freezer2-3 months for best quality; safe indefinitely if kept at 0°F (-18°C) but quality deteriorates
Signs of Spoilage
Significant freezer burn (dry, discolored spots), wrappers becoming overly brittle and breaking easily after thawing, or developing an off-flavor.
How to Check
Visually inspect for freezer burn. After thawing, check the texture – if they are excessively crumbly or gummy, quality is compromised.
Storage Tips
To freeze, wrap the original sealed package tightly in an additional layer of plastic wrap or foil, then place in a freezer-safe bag, pressing out air. This helps prevent freezer burn. Thaw slowly in the refrigerator overnight before use. They may be slightly more fragile or prone to tearing after freezing.