MyListResortHow long does tofu last?
The estimated quality window for tofu is about 1 week in the fridge.
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 5 months |
Storage tips
- Keep tofu refrigerated and sealed to hit the window above.
- Frozen, tofu keeps about 5 months, well past the window above.
- Keep opened tofu submerged in fresh water in a sealed container and change the water daily.
- Freeze what you will not use soon; tofu freezes well and changes to a chewier texture.
How can you tell if tofu has gone bad?
- A sour or off smell rather than the mild, neutral one it had fresh.
- A slimy or sticky surface.
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Common questions
How long does tofu last in the fridge?
The estimated quality window for tofu is about 1 week in the fridge. The USDA FoodKeeper lists no separate after-opening window for it, so treat this as the storage life and follow the label and official guidance.
Does tofu need to be refrigerated?
Yes. The USDA FoodKeeper gives tofu a refrigerated life of about 1 week and no pantry life, so keep it in the fridge.
How else can you store tofu?
Estimated quality windows are about 1 week refrigerated, about 5 months frozen. Storage and handling can shorten them, so follow the label and official guidance.
Track it in your list
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Shelf-life windows come from the USDA FoodKeeper, published by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (public domain); we vendor the FSIS FoodKeeper dataset and refresh it in place. These are quality estimates, not food-safety determinations or guarantees: actual condition depends on storage and handling, and harmful bacteria may not have obvious signs. Follow package and official guidance; when in doubt, throw it out. See our food safety notice and terms.