How long does soy milk last?
Quick answer
Soy milk (soy beverage, opened) keeps 7-10 days in the fridge.
- Soy milk use-by date on package in the fridge
- Soy beverage, opened 7-10 days in the fridge
- Opened 1 week in the fridge
Fridge
After opening
7-10days
Freezer
No known time
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Pantry
No known time
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Mine has been in the fridge for
Refreeze after thawing in the fridge?
- United States
- Yes
- United Kingdom
- Only after cooking
How long does soy milk last in the fridge?
- Soy beverage, opened7-10 daysAfter opening
- Soy milkuse-by date on packagePer the printed date
- Opened1 weekAfter opening
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 soy milk?
No, official sources advise against freezing it.
Can you refreeze soy milk?
- 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 soy milk be kept out of the fridge?
Official sources give no room-temperature (cupboard) storage time for soy milk.
All forms at a glance
| Form | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soy beverage, opened | 7-10 days | - | - |
| Soy milk | use-by date on package | - | - |
| Opened | 1 week | - | - |
What the official sources say
“Non-dairy milk (almond, coconut, rice, soy, etc.) 7-10 days, opened”
“Soy or Rice Beverage 7-10 days”
“Soy milk 1 week after opening”
Frequently asked questions
How long does soy milk last in the fridge?
Soy beverage, opened: 7-10 days; Soy milk: use-by date on package; Opened: 1 week.
Can you freeze soy milk?
No, official sources advise against freezing it.
Can you refreeze soy milk?
In the United Kingdom: Only after cooking; In the United States: Yes.
Can soy milk be kept out of the fridge?
Official sources give no room-temperature (cupboard) storage time for soy milk.
Good to know
Other figures given by the sources for close variants:
- Soy milk Fridge 7-10 days
Sources
We always show the most cautious time among official sources. Last checked: 1 October 2026.
- FoodSafety.gov Cold Food Storage Chart US
- Food Standards Agency - consumer food hygiene guidance GB
- Colorado State University Extension US
- University of Georgia Extension US
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension US
- Virginia Cooperative Extension (Virginia Tech) US
- USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data US
- USDA FSIS Safe Food Handling and Preparation US