It is not enough that you put the almond milk in the fridge.
Room temperature almond milk.
Shelf life of almond milk.
The milk remains at high heat for at least 15 seconds followed by rapid cooling.
It it s shelf stable almond milk which can be stored at room temperature until it s open you have about seven to 10 days to drink it once open as long as the open container is kept in the fridge.
You can leave it in the pantry if it is not yet opened.
If it s a refrigerated carton it s generally recommended that once you open it it should be consumed within seven days.
For refrigerated dairy products high temperature short time htst pasteurization involves heating every particle of milk or milk product to at least 161 f using metal plates and hot water.
But if you are to use the milk for cooking you can try to freeze it in order to extend its shelf life.
However some types of almond milk need to be refrigerated even if unopened.
That window closes quickly if the ambient temperature rises.
The almond milk you see in supermarkets are ultra pasteurized.
Proper positioning is necessary.
Almond milk needs to be refrigerated once it s opened.
Almond milk can easily spoil if it is left at room temperature.
Shelf stable almond milk in addition to being ultra pasteurized is packaged in sealed sterile terta pak cartons to allow it to be stored at room temperature when it s unopened.
Opened milk meanwhile should be refrigerated.
It then has a shelf life of five to 15 days.
The temperature should be between 35 to 45 degrees fahrenheit.
The right temperature is one of the most important when it comes to its proper storage.
According to the us food and drug administration refrigerated foods including milk should never be out of the fridge at room temperature for longer than two hours.
Shelf stable almond milk is also stored in a tetra pak carton to maintain room temperature while unopened.
Unopened almond milk boxes should be kept in a cool and dark place.
It is best however to store it in the fridge.
Freezing is generally not recommended for almond milk.