How long does kimchi last?

How long does kimchi last in the refrigerator?

• Kimchi6-12 monthsFrom purchase

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

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

Can you freeze kimchi?

Can you refreeze kimchi?

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

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.

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

Can kimchi be stored at room temperature?

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