Does candied ginger go bad?

[Green Omnivore]

I just found an unopened bag of Trader Joe's uncrystaliized candied ginger which has an expiry date of April 2009. I opened it up and it smells like ginger, feels like ginger, tastes like ginger. I now have a craving to make ginger snaps! Does dried candied ginger go bad? I didn't think dried goods ever needed an expiry date.

[Green Omnivore]

Thanks for the quick replies everyone! the cookies were delicious!

[jayaymeye]

I doubt it's bad. I've made homemade, though, and I've had it mold--too much moisture. If it's bad, you'd definitely know.

[BangorDin]

What is the difference between crystalized and, as you have, uncrystalized candied ginger?

[Green Omnivore]

I may be wrong on this but I think uncrystallized ginger is not as sweet and the ginger is lightly dusted with sugar -- off to make some ginger snaps! :)

[Ruth Lafler]

Crystallized ginger has sugar crystals on the outside, candied ginger has been cooked in sugar syrup but not to the point of crystallization.

[Ruth Lafler]

No, it doesn't go bad. The "expiration date" in this case is probably a "we won't guarantee quality after" date.