Almond milk - how long does it last once opened?

Maldivesbeachbodplease
Maldivesbeachbodplease Posts: 444
in Food and Nutrition
Hi all,

So i opened an almond milk a few weeks ago, left it in the fridge, and now i am not sure whether it is ok to drink or not?! since it's not dairy i am guessing it's ok? there is nothing on the carton about consuming within however many days/weeks once opened. thanku!
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  • TheDevastator
    TheDevastator Posts: 1,626 Member
    I drink it if it doesn't smell or taste funny. I've had a few half gallons get fermented so I threw them out. One didn't smell funny but tasted terrible and slightly like alcohol.
  • Maldivesbeachbodplease
    Maldivesbeachbodplease Posts: 444
    Thank you! I will smell and see!! if not...new carton for me :)
  • GoldspursX3
    GoldspursX3 Posts: 516 Member
    The kind I buy (Blue Diamond) expires 5 days after opening, so I would chunk it.
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    I wish they packaged it smaller. I only use 2-3 cups a week max.
  • Larry0445
    Larry0445 Posts: 204 Member
    Sorry...that's the sell by date. 7 days max... :-)
  • Xiaolongbao
    Xiaolongbao Posts: 854 Member
    I'd do a smell/taste test and if it seems ok then go for it.

    I find soy milk lasts well over a week after opening (I've never tried to leave it more than 10 days).
  • Maldivesbeachbodplease
    Maldivesbeachbodplease Posts: 444
    Yeh i can't see how it will be any good to be honest as it has been in there a while! new lot for me i think :) thanks!
  • gothope77
    gothope77 Posts: 1 Member
    This is copied from the Almond Breeze Website 9-4-13:

    How soon should I use Almond Breeze® after I open it?
    After opening, REFRIGERATED Almond Breeze should be used within 7 days. SHELF STABLE Almond Breeze should be used within 7-10 days of opening. Because Almond Breeze does not contain preservatives, it is susceptible to spoilage after being opened for a prolonged period of time. Do not leave opened Almond Breeze unrefrigerated for an extended period of time. Storage at room temperature will shorten the shelf life and just like regular dairy milk and will spoil if left unrefrigerated too long. Blue Diamond does not recommend trying to extend the Refrigerated “Use By” or Shelf Stable “Best Before” time frame of Almond Breeze and Blue Diamond will not guarantee the quality of the product beyond this recommended time frame.

    Can I drink Almond Breeze® beyond the ‘’Use By” or “Best Before” date?
    No, for best quality we recommend consuming REFRIGERATED Almond Breeze before the “Use By” date and SHELF STABLE Almond Breeze before the “Best Before” date.

    How can I tell if the product turns bad?
    Almond Breeze® products have mild and pleasant odors. If your Almond Breeze does not look, smell or taste the way it should, it may be spoiled. Signs of spoilage include:
The carton looks abnormally bloated 
When opened, product appears to be moldy, curdled and/or slimy 
The color has changed 
The product has an off odor or smells like sour milk 
The product texture has changed and is not smooth and creamy
  • magentamorbid
    magentamorbid Posts: 47 Member
    I keep mine refrigerated, but it usually lasts one week. For ANY kind of milk, my test is to pour a small amount in the sink and if there's any bits it's no good. Milk always smells off to me so I can't use the smell-test unfortunately. Also, if there are no bits, but when you pour it into a hot drink and it doesn't mix, as in it doesn't separate, I take that as it's off.
    I also don't use a lot, just a splash for my coffee and wish they made smaller cartons. I prefer Almond Breeze but I'm fine with any brand they have in store.
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  • sarahmoo12
    sarahmoo12 Posts: 756 Member
    iv been using my carton of rice milk for almost two week and just read it today I was ment to through it out after 3days from opening lol ! Taste and smells the same and I have had no bad tummy !
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I wish they packaged it smaller. I only use 2-3 cups a week max.

    THIS.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    I've gone as long as 2 weeks on one carton of almond milk (actually the almond/coconut blend - by Blue Diamond) and it was fine. Any longer than that and it goes down the drain.
  • dontbeapig
    dontbeapig Posts: 9 Member
    I usually pour half of it into a freezer container and freeze it... haven't died yet!
  • justwanderful
    justwanderful Posts: 142 Member
    I've had it last a couple weeks after opening.
    If it smells fine and isn't chunky, go for it.
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    I use it until the expiration/use by date comes up.
  • syk48
    syk48 Posts: 16
    I sgree . I'm the only one who uses it n most of it goes to waste . To expensive to keep throwing all that away.
  • Fitnin6280
    Fitnin6280 Posts: 618 Member
    I wish they packaged it smaller. I only use 2-3 cups a week max.

    THIS.

    The shelf stable versions come in much smaller packaging. In fact you can even purchase them in singles. I buy 3-4 cartons at a time and have enough for about a month and a half, and I rarely have to throw any out.
  • joy5877
    joy5877 Posts: 168 Member
    I wish they packaged it smaller. I only use 2-3 cups a week max.

    This! I use blue diamond and it says that it only lasts 5 days after opening but i have used mine for up to 2 weeks without any problems. Maybe that is just me!
  • CycleGuy9000
    CycleGuy9000 Posts: 290
    I drink coconut milk and I love it! Lasts much longer and tastes better to me anyways.
  • cadaverousbones
    cadaverousbones Posts: 421 Member
    I usually try to use up almond/rice/soy milk stuff up within 7 days. I guess if it doesnt smell/taste/or look funny then its probably okay but I wouldn't drink it passed 2 weeks.
  • FitCurves444
    FitCurves444 Posts: 169 Member
    Read the label.... usually 5 to 7 days.

    However, your best test is the taste test. Often items will keep longer than the suggested time.
  • daj150
    daj150 Posts: 815 Member
    I get Blue Diamond and Silk. They both typically last up to 2 weeks for me once they are opened. However, since I drink a lot more almond milk now...the carton doesn't usually last more than 4 days because I drink it all. Yum!

    As a note, Chocolate Almond milk lasts longer for me, followed by Vanilla, then Plain. Plain usually lasts for me only about 1 to 1.5 weeks.
  • ks4e
    ks4e Posts: 374 Member
    I wish they packaged it smaller. I only use 2-3 cups a week max.

    This! I use blue diamond and it says that it only lasts 5 days after opening but i have used mine for up to 2 weeks without any problems. Maybe that is just me!

    Same here. I have used it within 14 days without an issue.
  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    I've used it past the "use within 7 days of opening" but I've noticed it kind of separates out...
    My coffee will be one color when I pour it in and then, as it sits, it gets darker. And if I stir it up again, it gets lighter again. That's when I throw mine out.

    I second buying the smaller shelf stable versions!
    Once I'm through my next refrig. version, I think I'll stick with the shelf stable version
  • Quieau
    Quieau Posts: 428 Member
    thinking about freezing almond milk in cubes to throw into the blender for smoothies ...
  • mjl54
    mjl54 Posts: 127 Member
    Wow I leave it in the fridge for a month and it is still good. tastes good smells good iv'e been doing this for a few years. i buy the refrigerated unsweetened vanilla.
  • Kittyface722
    Kittyface722 Posts: 12 Member
    I've kept my almond milk almost 3 weeks with no sign of spoilage. I guess it depends on what you like.
  • Kittyface722
    Kittyface722 Posts: 12 Member
    same here. i was worried i was the only one!
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Hi all,

    So i opened an almond milk a few weeks ago, left it in the fridge, and now i am not sure whether it is ok to drink or not?! since it's not dairy i am guessing it's ok? there is nothing on the carton about consuming within however many days/weeks once opened. thanku!

    DEFINITELY throw it out.

    I drink Almond Breeze almond milk and it says right on the carton to "use within 7 days of opening."

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