Beverages
How long does Orange Juice last?
High confidence
Quality concern
How long does Orange Juice last? fridge 7–10 days, freezer 1 year. Plus spoilage signs, sources, and an unopened-vs-opened note.
Fridge
7–10 days
Pantry
Refrigerate only
Freezer
1 year
Sealed / unopened: Weeks (unopened, refrigerated)
Signs Orange Juice has gone bad
- Fermented or fizzy smell on opening.
- Sour beyond normal acid taste.
- Mold around the cap.
- Separation that won't restir.
Discard immediately if
- Mold on soft fruit (berries, peaches) — discard the whole batch, mold spreads invisibly
- Brown leaking liquid
- Alcoholic or fermented smell
Why guidance varies
Pasteurization method (HTST vs. UHT vs. cold-pressed), preservative content, and container type (carton vs. plastic vs. glass) all change shelf life dramatically.
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Sources for this answer
- A USDA FoodKeeper — Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category.
- A FDA — Are You Storing Food Safely? — Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline.