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How to store yuzu juice

Best place: the pantry, or the fridge to keep it longer. Yuzu juice keeps for 4 to 6 months in the pantry; the fridge stretches that to 9 to 12 months, and the freezer to 1 to 2 years.

Pantry

4 to 6 months

from the package date

Fridge

9 to 12 months

from the package date; after opening: 3 to 4 months

Freezer

1 to 2 years

best quality within

How to tell yuzu juice has gone bad

General signs for beverages, the group USDA lists yuzu juice under.

  • Fizzy drinks that have gone flat or taste metallic
  • Sour or curdled smell from opened juice or milk alternatives
  • Cloudiness or separation that will not shake back together
  • Cork pushed slightly out or wine that smells like vinegar
  • Mould ring forming at the neck of a bottle or carton

More on beverages. The times above are quality guidelines, not safety limits; food that shows these signs goes out regardless of the date.

Storage habits that make the difference

Refrigerate opened juice, milk alternatives and any dairy-based drinks, and use them within about a week. Store unopened cans and bottles upright in a cool, dark spot away from direct sunlight. Keep coffee and tea in airtight containers away from heat and moisture to preserve flavour longer.

How to store other beverages

Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset (public domain). How we decode the data.