Condiments & Oils Shelf Life & Storage Times

Opened condiments, sauces, oils, and juices.

37 foods Per-food evidence status Fridge, freezer & pantry

Choose the specific condiment and opened or unopened state. Shelf-stable packaging does not establish the after-opening instructions for every sauce. Follow the product label and check the exact food-page evidence.

Opened condiment fridge times:

Condiments & Oils storage times cheat sheet
Food Typical storage
Olive oil (opened) —
Orange juice (opened) Fridge 7–10 days after opening
Ketchup (opened) Fridge 6–9 months after opening
Mayonnaise (opened) Fridge 2–3 months after opening
Peanut butter (opened) Fridge 3–6 months · Freezer 1 year
Jam (opened) Fridge 6–12 months · Freezer 1 year
Honey Fridge indefinitely
Soy sauce (opened) Fridge 2–3 years · Freezer 1 year

Common questions

Does ketchup need refrigeration after opening?
Follow the manufacturer’s after-opening instructions for your product. A generic condiment category or unopened pantry row does not prove an opened bottle can be stored the same way. Check the matching food page and its source status.

All condiments & oils storage times