How long does apple juice last in the refrigerator?
USDA's FoodKeeper lists Fruit Juice in cartons, fruit drinks, punch: after opening, 8 to 12 days in the refrigerator; after opening, 7 to 12 days in the pantry; 3 weeks in the pantry from purchase | Apple juice (fresh squeezed): unopened, 6 days in the refrigerator; 12 months in the freezer. The first entry covers bottled or cartoned juice; the second is freshly squeezed juice.
The short answer: USDA’s FoodKeeper lists Fruit Juice in cartons, fruit drinks, punch: after opening, 8 to 12 days in the refrigerator; after opening, 7 to 12 days in the pantry; 3 weeks in the pantry from purchase | Apple juice (fresh squeezed): unopened, 6 days in the refrigerator; 12 months in the freezer. The first entry covers bottled or cartoned juice; the second is freshly squeezed juice.
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What USDA FoodKeeper says
FoodKeeper is the storage guide from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The figures below are read from the data file (version 128, last modified 6 September 2018 in the file’s version table). “From date of purchase” means counted from the day you bought it.
Fruit Juice in cartons, fruit drinks, punch
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| Pantry, from date of purchase | 3 weeks |
| Pantry, after opening | 7 to 12 days |
| Refrigerator, after opening | 8 to 12 days |
Apple juice (fresh squeezed)
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator, unopened | 6 days |
| Freezer | 12 months |
Storage tips
Keep apple juice in the place and container the package says. FoodKeeper gives no extra tip for this entry.
When to throw it out
These signs are our general advice, not an agency rule. An off or sour smell, mould, an unusual texture, or a swollen or leaking container means it should go in the bin. Do not taste it to check.
Conclusion
USDA’s FoodKeeper lists Fruit Juice in cartons, fruit drinks, punch: after opening, 8 to 12 days in the refrigerator; after opening, 7 to 12 days in the pantry; 3 weeks in the pantry from purchase | Apple juice (fresh squeezed): unopened, 6 days in the refrigerator; 12 months in the freezer. The first entry covers bottled or cartoned juice; the second is freshly squeezed juice. Check the date on your package and throw it out if in doubt.
General information, not medical advice. When in doubt, throw it out. If you are pregnant, elderly, or have a weak immune system, follow the date on the package and ask your doctor.
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How long does apple juice last?
USDA's FoodKeeper lists Fruit Juice in cartons, fruit drinks, punch: after opening, 8 to 12 days in the refrigerator; after opening, 7 to 12 days in the pantry; 3 weeks in the pantry from purchase | Apple juice (fresh squeezed): unopened, 6 days in the refrigerator; 12 months in the freezer. The first entry covers bottled or cartoned juice; the second is freshly squeezed juice.
How should I store apple juice?
Follow the package. FoodKeeper gives no extra storage tip for this entry; our general advice is a clean, closed container and the right temperature for the product.
How can I tell if apple juice has gone bad?
Our general advice, not an agency rule: an off or sour smell, mould, unusual texture or a swollen or leaking container means throw it out. Do not taste it to check.
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