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How to store lime juice?

Quick answer

USDA's FoodKeeper lists Lime juice: after opening, 2 months in the refrigerator; 12 to 18 months in the pantry from purchase.

Pantry, from date of purchase12 to 18 months
Refrigerator, after opening2 months
SourceUSDA FoodKeeper v128
In this article
  1. Contents
  2. What USDA FoodKeeper says
  3. Storage tips
  4. When to throw it out
  5. Conclusion

The short answer: USDA’s FoodKeeper lists Lime juice: after opening, 2 months in the refrigerator; 12 to 18 months in the pantry from purchase.

Contents

  1. What USDA FoodKeeper says
  2. Storage tips
  3. When to throw it out
  4. Conclusion

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.

Lime juice

Where How long
Pantry, from date of purchase 12 to 18 months
Refrigerator, after opening 2 months

Storage tips

Keep lime 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 Lime juice: after opening, 2 months in the refrigerator; 12 to 18 months in the pantry from purchase. 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.

People also ask

How long does lime juice last?

USDA's FoodKeeper lists Lime juice: after opening, 2 months in the refrigerator; 12 to 18 months in the pantry from purchase.

How should I store lime 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 lime 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.

General information only, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or are pregnant, ask your doctor before changing what you drink.

Sources

  1. USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data, version 128 (English), as downloaded 1 November 2026
Written by Drinks Type Editorial Team · Published Jan 11, 2025 · Updated Nov 1, 2026
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