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How Long Does Apple Cider Vinegar Last? — Shelf Life & Storage Guide

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Pantry/Counter: 5+ years (practically indefinite)

Category: Condiments

Overview

Apple Cider Vinegar lasts 5+ years (practically indefinite) in the pantry. Complete shelf life, storage tips, and spoilage signs.

Key Details

  • Pantry/Counter: 5+ years (practically indefinite)
  • Category: Condiments

Why This Matters

  • Spoilage sign: Excessive cloudiness (beyond normal "mother")
  • Spoilage sign: Off smell not typical of ACV
  • Spoilage sign: Mold on surface
  • Spoilage sign: Change in flavor profile

How To

  1. 1The "mother" (stringy sediment) is beneficial bacteria — not spoilage
  2. 2Unfiltered/raw ACV naturally develops mother over time
  3. 3Self-preserving due to high acidity
  4. 4Store in cool, dark place — does not need refrigeration
  5. 5Shake before using if it contains the mother

Tags

shelf-lifecondimentsapple-cider-vinegarstoragefood-safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

Apple Cider Vinegar is not typically stored in the fridge.