How long does kimchi last?

How long does kimchi last in the fridge?

• Kimchi6-12 monthsFrom purchase

Your fridge should be set between 0 and 5°C.

Refrigerators should be set to maintain a temperature of 40 °F or below.

Can you freeze kimchi?

Can you refreeze kimchi?

• In the United KingdomOnly after cooking
• In the United StatesYes

You can freeze food again once cooked, but you’ll only be able to reheat it once after that

Food thawed in the refrigerator can be refrozen without cooking, although there may be some loss of quality.

Foods thawed by the cold water method should be cooked before refreezing.

After cooking raw foods which were previously frozen, it is safe to freeze the cooked foods.

Can kimchi be kept out of the fridge?

Official sources give no room-temperature (cupboard) storage time for kimchi.