Chocolate syrup's high sugar content will prevent it from spoiling quickly, but it'll keep for much longer if you store it in the fridge after opening. Though it'll take quite a long time to spoil if you leave it unrefrigerated, you might start to notice changes in its flavour, smell and texture. Homemade chocolate syrup and sauce lack preservatives, so should always be kept in the fridge too.

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