How to Store Rice Milk and How Long Does it Last?
USDA's FoodKeeper lists Soy or rice beverage: after opening, 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator. FoodKeeper lists soy or rice beverages, not rice milk, so these are the closest official entries.
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The short answer: USDA’s FoodKeeper lists Soy or rice beverage: after opening, 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator. FoodKeeper lists soy or rice beverages, not rice milk, so these are the closest official entries.
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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.
Soy or rice beverage
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator, after opening | 7 to 10 days |
Storage tips
Keep rice milk 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 Soy or rice beverage: after opening, 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator. FoodKeeper lists soy or rice beverages, not rice milk, so these are the closest official entries. 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 rice milk last?
USDA's FoodKeeper lists Soy or rice beverage: after opening, 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator. FoodKeeper lists soy or rice beverages, not rice milk, so these are the closest official entries.
How should I store rice milk?
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 rice milk 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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