Shelf life of milk: This is how long it stays after opening

Opened milk in the refrigerator can have a different shelf life depending on the type of product you consume. In this article we consider the correct shelf life of the well-known milk product after opening.

Shelf life of milk in the refrigerator

The different milk products each have a different shelf life. The label of a product often states exactly how long the milk can be kept after opening and how it has to be stored.

• The shelf life of UHT milk is usually up to 7 days after opening in the refrigerator.
• Fresh milk has a shelf life of 5 days.
• Raw milk is stable for about 3-4 days after opening.
• In contrast to other dairy products, vegan variants of oat and almond milk can also be consumed 12-14 days after opening.

Features that indicate whether milk is still drinkable

If you don't remember the last time you opened the milk in the refrigerator, there are a few features that can tell you if it's still good to drink.

• After opening UHT milk for more than 7 days, it does not start to smell, but it can have an acid taste and a hazy color.
• Fresh milk has a particularly sour smell after the product is no longer usable.
• You can recognize the usability of plant milk by the smell, as well as by the structure of milk, which is cloudy or contains suspended particles.

Shelf life of other dairy products

In addition to drinking milk, other dairy products such as yogurt and curd have their own characteristics and shelf life.

• Yogurt is usually good 2 days after opening and then you can tell by the smell that it is not advisable to consume it.
• Curd can also be used up to 2 days after opening the product and there are several signs of how well this dairy product is to be used.