Fridge storage
How long does creme fraiche last in the fridge?
About 14 days for creme fraiche. That’s what Well Stockd plans on; the table below has the sources’ own times.
Times are for a fridge at 40°F (4°C) or below. They’re a guide, not a safety guarantee.
How we checked this: each storage time here is checked against the source named beside it, USDA FoodKeeper, USDA FSIS or another, before the page goes live. A time marked “Our estimate” is Well Stockd’s own, since FoodKeeper and FSIS give none. Editorial policy
How long it keeps
- Unopened
- Up to the printed date, typically 3 to 4 weeks refrigerated Our estimate: FoodKeeper and FSIS give no time for this.
- Opened or cut
- 1 to 2 weeks sealed Our estimate: FoodKeeper and FSIS give no time for this.
- Freezer
- About 2 months (60 days) at best quality. Frozen food stays safe indefinitely at 0°F; the time is about texture and flavor. Our estimate: FoodKeeper and FSIS give no time for this.Compare freezer times for other foods on the printable freezer storage chart.
- 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. Don’t taste food to check whether it has gone bad.
Throw it out at once if you see:
- Any mold
- Sharp sour or yeasty smell beyond its normal tang
Warning signs (throw it out if you notice more than one):
- Pink or gray tinge
- Curdled texture that does not stir smooth
Sources and limits
Write the date it went in on the container, and check it before day 14. If the package has a date, go by whichever comes first.
Well Stockd doesn’t know when this food was harvested, packed, bought, opened or cooked. Write down the date you opened, cooked or refrigerated it, follow the package directions, keep your fridge at 40°F or below, and check the official listing when food safety is in question.
Each time in the table names its source beside it. A time marked “Our estimate” is Well Stockd’s own, because FoodKeeper and FSIS give none for that food in that state, and where our time differs from FoodKeeper’s, the row shows FoodKeeper’s figure too. The number at the top is Well Stockd’s own estimate. It’s a guide, not a safety guarantee: FoodKeeper says storage times are guidelines, and quality varies with how food is grown, handled, shipped and stored. This page was last updated .
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