How Long Do Peanuts Last?
Storage method
* freezer times are best-quality windows
Peanuts — shell — refrigerator, from date of purchase
12 months in the refrigerator
- Refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C)
- Applies from date of purchase · shell
Pick a valid date to calculate the recommended use-by window.
Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24) · About this data · Report an issue
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All official guidance for peanuts
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.
Peanuts — shell
| Where | Condition | Official time |
|---|---|---|
| Pantry | from date of purchase | 4 months |
| Refrigerator | from date of purchase | 12 months |
| Freezer | from date of purchase | 24 months (best quality) |
Peanuts — no shell
| Where | Condition | Official time |
|---|---|---|
| Pantry | from date of purchase | 4 weeks |
| Refrigerator | from date of purchase | 12 months |
| Freezer | from date of purchase | 24 months (best quality) |
Peanuts — boiled, shelled
| Where | Condition | Official time |
|---|---|---|
| Pantry | from date of purchase | 3 years |
| Refrigerator | after opening | 7 days |
| Freezer | general guideline | Keeps indefinitely |
Common questions about peanuts
- How long do peanuts last in the refrigerator?
- 12 months in the refrigerator, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Times assume a refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C).
- Can you freeze peanuts?
- Yes. 24 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 do peanuts last in the pantry?
- 4 months in the pantry, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Assumes a cool, dry pantry away from light.
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.