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How Long Do Chia Seeds Last?

Shelf Stable Foods · official USDA FoodKeeper guidance, snapshot 2026-07-24

Storage method

Chia seeds — pantry

18 months in the pantry

  • Cool, dry pantry or cupboard
  • Applies general guideline
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Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24) · About this data · Report an issue

FoodStorageCheck — official USDA FoodKeeper guidance · foodstoragecheck.com

All official guidance for chia seeds

Every storage entry the USDA FoodKeeper dataset lists for this food, exactly as published (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24). “No official duration listed” means the source does not provide a number for that combination — not that the food lasts forever.

WhereConditionOfficial time
Pantrygeneral guideline18 months

Common questions about chia seeds

How long do chia seeds last in the pantry?
18 months in the pantry, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Assumes a cool, dry pantry away from light.