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Store Cupboard: opened shelf-life guide
Store Cupboard items tend to move quickly once opened. Use this guide to plan fridge use, compare examples, and click into the exact food page when you need a tighter answer.
Why this page exists
Store Cupboard opened-food guide covering 49 editorially checked items, with UK and US storage windows, spoilage signs, and freezing advice.
UK examples in this group average around 155 days after opening.
US examples in this group average around 155 days after opening.
Cold storage, clean utensils, and re-sealing matter more than vague memory-based fridge guesses.
Trust and method
Review status
Generated from editorially checked item pages
How this page was built
Built from UK FSA guidance, US FDA/USDA guidance, pack wording patterns, and manufacturer expectations where labels are stricter.
Built to help compare Store Cupboard before jumping into exact item pages.
Closest tracked examples on this page: Crackers, Sun Dried Tomatoes (jar), Tomato Paste.
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Crackers
Crackers keeps for about 90 days in UK mode and 90 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for crackers. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 90d | US 90d
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Sun Dried Tomatoes (jar)
Sun Dried Tomatoes (jar) keeps for about 90 days in UK mode and 90 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for sun dried tomatoes. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 90d | US 90d
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Tomato Paste
Tomato Paste keeps for about 5 days in UK mode and 5 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for tomato paste. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 5d | US 5d
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Vegetables
Vegetables keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for vegetables. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Jars or Pouches
Jars or Pouches keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for jars or pouches. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Fruit
Fruit keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for fruit. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Dinners
Dinners keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for dinners. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Formula (prepared)
Formula (prepared) keeps for about 1 day in UK mode and 1 day in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for formula. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 1d | US 1d
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Liquid Concentrate or Ready-to-feed Formula
Liquid Concentrate or Ready-to-feed Formula keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for liquid concentrate or ready-to-feed formula. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Applesauce (commercial)
Applesauce (commercial) keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for applesauce. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Canned Goods (low acid such as meat, poultry)
Canned Goods (low acid such as meat, poultry) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for canned goods. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Canned Goods (high acid such as juices, fruit)
Canned Goods (high acid such as juices, fruit) keeps for about 5 days in UK mode and 5 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for canned goods. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 5d | US 5d
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Chocolate Syrup
Chocolate Syrup keeps for about 180 days in UK mode and 180 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for chocolate syrup. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 180d | US 180d
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Fruits, Dried (raisins, apricots)
Fruits, Dried (raisins, apricots) keeps for about 180 days in UK mode and 180 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for fruits, dried. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 180d | US 180d
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Milk (canned evaporated or condensed)
Milk (canned evaporated or condensed) keeps for about 4 days in UK mode and 4 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for milk. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 4d | US 4d
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Nuts (jars or cans)
Nuts (jars or cans) keeps for about 120 days in UK mode and 120 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for nuts. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 120d | US 120d
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Syrup
Syrup keeps for about 180 days in UK mode and 180 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for syrup. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 180d | US 180d
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Almonds (shell)
Almonds (shell) keeps for about 480 days in UK mode and 480 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for almonds. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 480d | US 480d
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Almonds (no shell)
Almonds (no shell) keeps for about 240 days in UK mode and 240 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for almonds. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 240d | US 240d
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Cashews (no shell)
Cashews (no shell) keeps for about 180 days in UK mode and 180 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for cashews. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 180d | US 180d
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Macadamias (no shell)
Macadamias (no shell) keeps for about 360 days in UK mode and 360 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for macadamias. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 360d | US 360d
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Peanuts (shell)
Peanuts (shell) keeps for about 360 days in UK mode and 360 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for peanuts. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 360d | US 360d
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Peanuts (no shell)
Peanuts (no shell) keeps for about 360 days in UK mode and 360 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for peanuts. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 360d | US 360d
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Pecans (shell)
Pecans (shell) keeps for about 360 days in UK mode and 360 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for pecans. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 360d | US 360d
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Pecans (no shell)
Pecans (no shell) keeps for about 270 days in UK mode and 270 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for pecans. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 270d | US 270d
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Pistachios (shell or no shell)
Pistachios (shell or no shell) keeps for about 360 days in UK mode and 360 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for pistachios. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 360d | US 360d
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Walnuts (shell or no shell)
Walnuts (shell or no shell) keeps for about 270 days in UK mode and 270 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for walnuts. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 270d | US 270d
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Roasted Red Peppers (jar)
Roasted Red Peppers (jar) keeps for about 120 days in UK mode and 120 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for roasted red peppers. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 120d | US 120d
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Peanut Butter (commercially produced, containing…)
Peanut Butter (commercially produced, containing…) keeps for about 90 days in UK mode and 90 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for peanut butter. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 90d | US 90d
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Peanut Butter (natural)
Peanut Butter (natural) keeps for about 90 days in UK mode and 90 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for peanut butter. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 90d | US 90d
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Tapenade
Tapenade keeps for about 270 days in UK mode and 270 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for tapenade. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 270d | US 270d
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Flaxseed (ground)
Flaxseed (ground) keeps for about 360 days in UK mode and 360 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for flaxseed. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 360d | US 360d
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Almond Oil
Almond Oil keeps for about 730 days in UK mode and 730 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for almond oil. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 730d | US 730d
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"Genuine" Maple Syrup (unopened, plastic)
"Genuine" Maple Syrup (unopened, plastic) keeps for about 540 days in UK mode and 540 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for "genuine" maple syrup. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 540d | US 540d
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Coconut Cream (canned)
Coconut Cream (canned) keeps for about 4 days in UK mode and 4 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for coconut cream. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 4d | US 4d
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Coconut Milk (canned)
Coconut Milk (canned) keeps for about 4 days in UK mode and 4 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for coconut milk. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 4d | US 4d
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Pumpkin Seeds (raw, no shell)
Pumpkin Seeds (raw, no shell) keeps for about 180 days in UK mode and 180 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for pumpkin seeds. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 180d | US 180d
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Sunflower Seeds (roasted, no shell)
Sunflower Seeds (roasted, no shell) keeps for about 210 days in UK mode and 210 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for sunflower seeds. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 210d | US 210d
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Roasted Nuts (peanuts, Cashews, Almonds)
Roasted Nuts (peanuts, Cashews, Almonds) keeps for about 28 days in UK mode and 28 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for roasted nuts (peanuts, cashews, almonds). Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 28d | US 28d
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Tuna (packet)
Tuna (packet) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for tuna. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Seafood (canned)
Seafood (canned) keeps for about 1 day in UK mode and 1 day in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for seafood. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 1d | US 1d
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Beets (pickled)
Beets (pickled) keeps for about 30 days in UK mode and 30 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for beets. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 30d | US 30d
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Edamame (salted, dry roasted)
Edamame (salted, dry roasted) keeps for about 180 days in UK mode and 180 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for edamame. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 180d | US 180d
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Milk (shelf-stable)
Milk (shelf-stable) keeps for about 5 days in UK mode and 5 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for milk. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 5d | US 5d
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Pine Nuts
Pine Nuts keeps for about 90 days in UK mode and 90 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for pine nuts. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 90d | US 90d
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Pecans (chopped)
Pecans (chopped) keeps for about 360 days in UK mode and 360 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for pecans. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 360d | US 360d
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Polenta (shelf-stable)
Polenta (shelf-stable) keeps for about 5 days in UK mode and 5 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for polenta. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 5d | US 5d
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Milk (ultra-pasteurized)
Milk (ultra-pasteurized) keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for milk. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Croutons
Croutons keeps for about 150 days in UK mode and 150 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for croutons. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 150d | US 150d
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FAQ
How should I use this Store Cupboard guide?
Start with the broad planning advice here, then click into a specific food page for an exact after-opening window.
Are all store cupboard foods the same after opening?
No. For example, Crackers has its own storage window and spoilage signs, so always check the exact item page when possible.
What matters most after opening?
Keep the item cold, use clean utensils, reseal it fast, and watch real spoilage signs before eating.