Canned unopened and unrefrigerated juice lasts longer in the pantry than the freezer?
Apple juice unrefrigerated, canned, and unopened lasts 1-1.5 years in the pantry but only .75-1 year in the freezer according to stilltasty.com.
Blackberry juice lasts as long as apple juice does in pantry and freezer if it is unrefrigerated, canned, and unopened. So does cranberry juice, grape juice, grapefruit juice, lemon juice that is not from concentrate, lime juice not from concentrate, orange juice, pineapple juice, pomegranate juice, prune juice, tangerine juice, and carrot juice doesn't even last in the freezer according to stilltasty.com
Why would canned, unrefrigerated, unopened juice last longer in the pantry than the freezer? That seems counterintuitive because most things last the longest in the freezer.
Best Answer
Still Tasty is making the assumption that you are freezing the juice AFTER opening it, not freezing the unopened cans. The heading of the info says "Sold in Unopened Cans", as it goes on in the text about freezing, it says, "Freeze in airtight glass or plastic container and leave at least 1/2 inch of headspace at the top, as juice will expand when frozen."
It makes no sense to freeze the unopened cans.
Note it also says that the limit on how long it will last in the freezer refers to quality only, if kept frozen, it will remain safe indefinitely.
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Does unopened juice need to be refrigerated?
In summary, once orange juice is opened, it must be refrigerated. While it remains unopened, some kinds are okay to keep in a cool dark location. Other types of orange juice should always be stored in the refrigerator. If in doubt, it is best to refrigerate orange juice.How long can juice last unrefrigerated?
According to the US Food and Drug Administration, perishable foods that are supposed to be refrigerated, like juice, can only be left out at room temperature for two hours before it's considered unsafe to consume.How long is unopened juice good for?
Properly stored, the juice will maintain best quality for about 8 to 12 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.Does canned juice need to be refrigerated?
What is the best way to store an unopened can of juice? Unopened cans should be kept in a cool, dry place. If you enjoy a chilled drink, keep an unopened can of DOLE\xae Juice in your refrigerator.Top 10 Foods and Drinks That Never Expire
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