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How Long Do Sesame Seeds Last?

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

Storage method

Sesame seeds — pantry

5 years 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 sesame 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 guideline5 years

Common questions about sesame seeds

How long do sesame seeds last in the pantry?
5 years in the pantry, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Assumes a cool, dry pantry away from light.