How long does coconut milk last?

Unopened canned coconut milk and coconut cream keep 2 to 5 years in the pantry. Once opened, move them to a sealed container and use them within 4 days, or freeze them for about 3 months. Chilled coconut milk drinks in cartons keep 7 to 10 days once opened.

Food	Fridge	Freezer	Pantry
Canned coconut milk	—Opened: 4 days	3 months	2–5 yearsfrom purchase
Canned coconut cream	—Opened: 4 days	3 months	2–5 yearsfrom purchase
Coconut milk drink, in a carton, chilled	Until the use-by dateOpened: 7–10 days	—	—

Fridge at 4 °C (40 °F) or colder, freezer at −18 °C (0 °F). Freezer times are for best quality: food kept frozen stays safe, but slowly loses taste and texture. These times are USDA guidance, not a guarantee. When in doubt, throw it out.

How to tell if coconut milk has gone bad

A sour or rancid smell, or a sour taste.
Mold, or a grayish or pink color.
A bulging or rusty can. A thick layer of cream on top and watery liquid below is normal: stir or shake.

How to store coconut milk

Keep cans in a cool, dry cupboard.
Once opened, pour the coconut milk into a sealed container and refrigerate it; don't keep it in the open can.
Keep carton coconut drinks refrigerated if they were sold chilled.

Can you freeze coconut milk?

Yes, for about 3 months. Freeze it in ice cube trays or small containers. It separates when thawed: whisk or blend it, and use it in curries, soups and smoothies.

Questions

How long does opened coconut milk last?

About 4 days in the fridge in a sealed container.

Why is my coconut milk solid?

Coconut fat solidifies below about 24 °C (75 °F). It's normal: stir it or warm it gently.

Can you use coconut milk after the date?

An unopened can in good condition is usually fine past its best-by date, though the fat may separate more.

Add the opened can to ShelfLife and use it before day 4.

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