How long does creme fraiche last in the fridge?

Unopened, opened, and frozen

The single fridge number above is a planning figure. Most of the questions people actually ask about creme fraiche turn on whether the package has been opened, so those windows are listed separately here.

Unopened

Up to the printed date, typically 3 to 4 weeks refrigerated

Opened or cut

1 to 2 weeks sealed

Freezer

About 60 days at best quality. Frozen food stays safe indefinitely at 0°F; the window is about texture and flavour.

How to store it

Sealed in its tub at the back of the fridge, clean spoon every time. Freezing splits it — it whisks back well enough for cooking, but it will not spoon.

How to tell if creme fraiche has gone bad

Dates are estimates; these are the checks that actually decide it. When more than one of these is present, throw it out rather than tasting to find out.

• Any mould
• Sharp sour or yeasty smell beyond its normal tang
• Pink or grey tinge
• Curdled texture that does not stir smooth

How to use this window

Record when the item entered your kitchen and check it during your regular weekly inventory review.

Well Stockd does not know when this food was harvested, packed, purchased, opened, prepared, or moved between storage locations. Record the relevant opened, prepared, or refrigerated date, follow package directions, keep your refrigerator at 40°F or below, and use the official item listing when food safety is in question.