Pantry shelf life
Does Hoisin Sauce Go Bad?
By the USDA FoodKeeper, hoisin sauce keeps 18 to 24 months in the pantry unopened and 3 to 6 months in the refrigerator after opening.
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Hoisin Sauce storage times
| Storage | Keeps for |
|---|---|
| Pantry, unopened, from purchase | 18 to 24 months |
| Refrigerator, after opening | 3 to 6 months |
Where the times come from
The figures are from the USDA FoodKeeper, developed by the Food Safety and Inspection Service with Cornell University, which lists hoisin sauce as product435. FoodKeeper times are guides to quality when food is stored properly from the start. Throw out anything with mold, an off smell or a changed texture, whatever the date.
Other pantry foods
The headline time for other foods in the same FoodKeeper data:
- Soy Sauce: 1 month in the refrigerator after opening
- Oyster Sauce: 3 to 6 months in the refrigerator after opening
- Miso: 1 year in the refrigerator from purchase
- Tofu: 1 week in the refrigerator from purchase
- Kimchi: 6 to 12 months in the refrigerator from purchase
- Cooked Rice: 4 to 6 days in the refrigerator once cooked
- Uncooked White Rice: 6 months in the refrigerator after opening
- Uncooked Brown Rice: 6 months in the refrigerator after opening
- Sesame Oil: 2 years in the pantry unopened
- Thai Red Curry Paste: 5 days in the refrigerator after opening
- Canned Coconut Milk: 4 days in the refrigerator after opening
Frequently asked questions
Does Hoisin Sauce Go Bad?
By the USDA FoodKeeper, hoisin sauce keeps 18 to 24 months in the pantry unopened and 3 to 6 months in the refrigerator after opening.
How long does hoisin sauce last in the pantry unopened?
18 to 24 months, by the USDA FoodKeeper.
How long does hoisin sauce last in the refrigerator after opening?
3 to 6 months, by the USDA FoodKeeper.