DecodedGuides

How long does carrot juice last?

In the fridge, carrot juice keeps for 6 days from purchase.

Pantry

No guideline

Fridge

6 days

from purchase

After opening

No guideline

Does carrot juice go bad?

Yes. The fridge time above is the window USDA gives for good quality; after it, carrot juice may still be safe for a short while but quality drops and spoilage signs start. The date on the package is the maker's quality promise; the times here count from purchase unless marked "from the package date".

Two numbers to keep in mind: a fridge at 40 F (4 C) or below, and no more than 2 hours at room temperature (1 hour above 90 F / 32 C) for anything perishable.

How to tell carrot juice has gone bad

General signs for beverages, the group USDA lists carrot 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.

How long do other beverages last?

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