Storage guides
Food storage guides for the fridge, freezer, and pantry
How long does food really last? These guides give you the real shelf life for each food — in the fridge, in the freezer, and in the pantry — plus how to tell when something's gone bad and the best way to store it. Numbers come from the same shelf-life database that powers the Expireless app.
Dairy
- Milk7 days
- Butter4 weeks
- Sour cream2 weeks
- Yogurt2 weeks
- Kefir10 days
- Cottage cheese7 days
- Hard cheese4 weeks
- Soft cheese7 days
- Heavy cream7 days
- Baked milk7 days
- Ice cream2 months
- Cream cheese2 weeks
- Powdered milk2 years
- Half-and-half2 weeks
- Buttermilk2 weeks
- Evaporated milk5 days
Meat & poultry
- Chicken2 days
- Chicken breast2 days
- Chicken thighs2 days
- Beef3 days
- Pork3 days
- Lamb3 days
- Ground meat2 days
- Sausage7 days
- Hot dogs7 days
- Ham5 days
- Bacon7 days
- Turkey2 days
- Duck2 days
- Liver1 day
- Bison meat3 days
- Goat meat3 days
- Venison meat3 days
- Veal meat3 days
- Mutton meat3 days
- Quail meat2 days
- Goose meat2 days
- Cornish hen2 days
- Powdered meat2 years
Fish & seafood
- Fresh fish2 days
- Salmon2 days
- Tuna2 days
- Herring5 days
- Shrimp2 days
- Crab2 days
- Smoked fish2 weeks
- Squid2 days
- Mussels2 days
- Caviar3 days
- Fish jerky6 months
- Dried stockfish1 year
- Dried squid1 year
- Powdered fish4 months
- Lobster1 day
- Crawfish2 days
- Langoustine1 day
- Oysters7 days
- Clams3 days
- Scallops2 days
- Eel unagi3 days
- Trout1 day
- Catfish2 days
- Cod fish1 day
- Halibut2 days
- Pike fish2 days
- Bream fish2 days
- Capelin fish2 days
- Baltic herring2 days
- Smelt fish2 days
- Flounder fish1 day
- Red mullet1 day
- Sea urchin uni1 day
Vegetables
- Carrots4 weeks
- Potatoes3 months
- Onion2 months
- Garlic4 weeks
- Tomatoes7 days
- Cucumbers7 days
- Bell pepper10 days
- Cabbage4 weeks
- Broccoli5 days
- Cauliflower7 days
- Lettuce7 days
- Spinach5 days
- Zucchini10 days
- Eggplant7 days
- Beetroot4 weeks
- Celery2 weeks
- Green beans7 days
- Corn3 days
- Mushrooms7 days
- Peas3 days
- Parsley root2 weeks
- Celery root4 weeks
- Parsnip3 weeks
Fruits & berries
- Apples4 weeks
- Bananas7 days
- Oranges3 weeks
- Lemons4 weeks
- Grapes7 days
- Strawberries5 days
- Blueberries7 days
- Raspberries3 days
- Watermelon2 weeks
- Peaches5 days
- Pears7 days
- Kiwi2 weeks
- Mango5 days
- Avocado5 days
- Pineapple5 days
Bread & bakery
- White bread5 days
- Rye bread7 days
- Pita bread5 days
- Croissant3 days
- Cake5 days
- Muffins7 days
- Cookies4 weeks
- Baguette2 days
Grains & pasta
- Rice1 year
- White rice5 years
- Brown rice1 year
- Pasta2 years
- Buckwheat1 year
- Oats1 year
- Semolina1 year
- Barley1 year
- Millet1 year
- Cooked rice5 days
- Lentils1 year
- Quick oats1 year
- Cereal9 months
- Dry yeast4 months
Flour & meal
- Flour1 year
- Whole wheat flour6 months
- Rye flour1 year
- Buckwheat flour6 months
- Corn flour1 year
- Oat flour6 months
- Rice flour1 year
- Almond flour6 months
- Coconut flour1 year
- Chickpea flour9 months
- Spelt flour6 months
- Flaxseed meal3 months
Sauces & condiments
- Ketchup4 weeks
- Mayonnaise2 weeks
- Mustard3 months
- Soy sauce1 year
- Vinegar2 years
- Horseradish2 weeks
- Hot sauce6 months
- BBQ sauce4 weeks
- Tomato paste7 days
- Adjika4 weeks
- Miso paste1 year
- Bouillon paste1 year
- Bouillon cubes1 year
Oils & fats
- Olive oil1 year
- Sunflower oil1 year
- Coconut oil2 years
- Flaxseed oil2 months
- Vegetable oil1 year
- Lard2 months
- Walnut oil6 months
- Canola oil1.5 years
- Pumpkin seed oil10 months
- Sesame oil1 year
- Avocado oil1 year
- Grapeseed oil1 year
Canned goods
- Canned fish2 years
- Canned beans2 years
- Canned corn2 years
- Canned peas2 years
- Canned tomatoes2 years
- Pickled cucumbers6 months
- Olives2 weeks
- Canned stewed meat2 years
Frozen foods
- Frozen vegetables1 year
- Frozen fruits1 year
- Frozen fish6 months
- Frozen meat6 months
- Dumplings2 days
- Varenyky2 days
- Frozen pancakes3 months
- Frozen pizza3 months
- Plombir ice cream3 months
- Frozen mushrooms1 year
Beverages
- Juice7 days
- Mineral water1 year
- Tea1 year
- Coffee1 year
- Soft drinks6 months
- Compote7 days
- Milkshake2 days
- Kvass5 days
- Kissel5 days
- Energy drink1 year
Sweets
- Chocolate6 months
- Candy6 months
- Honey2 years
- Syrup4 weeks
- Marshmallow4 weeks
- Marmalade6 months
- Gingerbread2 weeks
- Waffles4 weeks
- Halva3 months
- Caramel candy3 months
- Marshmallows2 months
- Coconut sugar6 months
- Maple sugar6 months
Spices & dried herbs
- Salt5 years
- Black pepper1 year
- Ground paprika1 year
- Cinnamon1 year
- Turmeric1 year
- Bay leaf1 year
- Dried basil1 year
- Dried dill1 year
- Dried parsley1 year
- Caraway1 year
- Kosher salt5 years
- Himalayan pink salt5 years
- Sea salt5 years
- Rock salt5 years
- Iodized salt5 years
- Vanilla beans1 year
- Horseradish powder1 year
- Ginger powder2 years
- Wasabi powder1 year
- Dried rosemary2 years
- Dried thyme2 years
- Garlic powder2 years
- Onion powder2 years
- Black peppercorns3 years
- Ground black pepper1 year
- Chili flakes1 year
- Paprika1 year
Eggs
- Chicken eggs3 weeks
- Quail eggs2 weeks
- Boiled eggs7 days
- Duck eggs6 weeks
- Goose eggs5 weeks
- Ostrich eggs6 weeks
- Powdered eggs2 years
Semi-prepared foods
- Raw cutlets2 days
- Pancakes3 days
- Stuffed cabbage rolls3 days
- Meatballs2 days
- Marinated meat3 days
- Ready dough3 days
- Shashlik3 days
- Manti2 days
- Khinkali2 days
- Dolma3 days
Ready meals
- Borscht5 days
- Shchi5 days
- Soup3 days
- Porridge3 days
- Pilaf5 days
- Fried potatoes3 days
- Fried meat3 days
- Boiled meat3 days
- Casserole5 days
- Cooked cutlets3 days
Vitamins & supplements
- Vitamins1 year
- Omega-31 year
- Probiotics4 weeks
- Protein powder1 year
- Dietary supplements1 year
- Whey protein1 year
- Plant protein1 year
Snacks & other
- Crispbread6 months
- Nut butter3 months
- Nuts1 year
- Seeds1 year
- Dried fruits1 year
- Dried mushrooms1 year
- Chips2 months
- Popcorn3 months
- Peanuts6 months
- Flaxseeds6 months
- Fresh herbs7 days
- Tofu7 days
- Fried onions2 months
- Bone broth4 days
- Amosov paste2 months
Plant-based milk
- Oat milk10 days
- Almond milk7 days
- Canned coconut milk5 days
Superfoods & seeds
- Chia seeds2 years
- Hemp seeds1 year
- Nutritional yeast2 years
- Psyllium husk2 years
Syrups & nut butters
- Maple syrup1 year
- Agave syrup2 years
- Natural peanut butter6 months
- Almond butter6 months
- Tahini6 months
Cured & deli meats
- Beef jerky3 days
- Bacon bits6 months
- Pepperoni sticks6 months
- Prosciutto5 days
- Pork rinds2 months
- Summer sausage3 months
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