Fridge storage

How long does guacamole last in the fridge?

About 1 day for guacamole. USDA gives 3 to 4 days once it’s opened or made; Well Stockd plans on a shorter time.

Times are for a fridge at 40°F (4°C) or below. They’re a guide, not a safety guarantee.

How we checked this: the storage times here come from USDA FoodKeeper and USDA FSIS, plus any other source named on the page, and each one is checked against its source before the page goes live. Editorial policy

How long it keeps

Unopened
A sealed store tub keeps to its printed date
Opened or cut
3 to 4 days refrigerated once opened or made, pressed flat under wrap or a thin layer of lime juice Source: USDA FoodKeeper: Guacamole (opens in a new tab)
Freezer
3 to 4 months at best quality. Frozen food stays safe indefinitely at 0°F; the time is about texture and flavor. Source: USDA FoodKeeper: Guacamole (opens in a new tab)Compare freezer times for other foods on the printable freezer storage chart.
How to store it
Airtight, with the surface pressed flat and sealed under wrap or a thin layer of lime juice so no air reaches it. Browning on top is oxidation, not spoilage: scrape it off.
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How to tell if guacamole 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
  • Sour or fermented smell
  • A watery or slimy layer that will not stir back in

Sources and limits

That’s not long. If you won’t use it in time, freeze it, or check FoodKeeper’s freezing advice for this food.

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.

USDA FoodKeeper gives guacamole 3 to 4 days in the fridge, and Well Stockd plans on a shorter window.

The times in the table come from USDA FoodKeeper, USDA FSIS guidance on refrigerated storage, and any source named beside a row. 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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