How Long Does Orange Juice Last?
Storage method
* freezer times are best-quality windows
Orange juice — commercially packaged carton — freezer, from date of purchase
8 to 12 months in the freezer
- Freezer at 0 °F (−18 °C)
- Applies from date of purchase · commercially packaged carton
This freezer window is a best-quality guideline. Food kept constantly frozen at 0 °F (−18 °C) stays safe indefinitely; flavor and texture decline after this period.
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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 orange juice
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.
Orange juice — commercially packaged carton
| Where | Condition | Official time | Notes from the source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | general guideline | No official duration listed | Good for 1 week after date on package. |
| Refrigerator | after opening | 7 to 10 days | — |
| Freezer | from date of purchase | 8 to 12 months (best quality) | — |
Orange juice — commercially frozen concentrate
| Where | Condition | Official time | Notes from the source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | general guideline | No official duration listed | After prepared for drinking, good for up to 1 week. |
| Freezer | from date of purchase | 12 months (best quality) | — |
Orange juice — freshly squeezed
| Where | Condition | Official time |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | general guideline | 2 to 3 days |
| Freezer | general guideline | 2 to 3 weeks (best quality) |
Common questions about orange juice
- Can you freeze orange juice?
- Yes. 8 to 12 months in the freezer, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. This is a best-quality window — food kept constantly frozen at 0 °F (−18 °C) stays safe indefinitely.
- How long does orange juice last after opening?
- Once opened — refrigerator: 7 to 10 days, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset.
Two reminders that apply here
Keep the fridge at 40 °F (4 °C) or below.Refrigerator times in this dataset assume a refrigerator held at or below 40 °F. An appliance thermometer is the reliable way to check.
The two-hour rule.Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90 °F / 32 °C) should be discarded, per FoodSafety.gov. Storage windows assume food was refrigerated promptly.