How Long Food Lasts

Dairy Products & Eggs

How long does soy milk last?

Quick answer

Soy milk (soy beverage, opened) keeps 7-10 days in the refrigerator.

  • Soy milk use-by date on package in the refrigerator
  • Soy beverage, opened 7-10 days in the refrigerator
  • Opened 1 week in the refrigerator
Form

Fridge

After opening

7-10days

Freezer

No known time

-

Pantry

No known time

-

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 refrigerator?

  • Soy beverage, opened7-10 daysAfter opening
  • Soy milkuse-by date on packagePer the printed date
  • Opened1 weekAfter opening

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 soy milk?

No, official sources advise against freezing it.

Can you refreeze soy milk?

  • 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 soy milk be stored at room temperature?

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

All forms at a glance

FormFridgeFreezerPantry
Soy beverage, opened7-10 days--
Soy milkuse-by date on package--
Opened1 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 refrigerator?

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 States: Yes; In the United Kingdom: Only after cooking.

Can soy milk be stored at room temperature?

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

Good to know

Other figures given by the sources for close variants:

  • Soy milk Fridge 7-10 days

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Sources

We always show the most cautious time among official sources. Last verified: October 1, 2026.