How long does guacamole 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 guacamole turn on whether the package has been opened, so those windows are listed separately here.

Unopened

A sealed store tub keeps to its printed date; homemade guacamole is a 1 to 2 day food from the moment it is mashed

Opened or cut

1 to 2 days once opened or made, pressed flat under wrap or a thin layer of lime juice

Freezer

About 120 days at best quality. Frozen food stays safe indefinitely at 0°F; the window is about texture and flavour.

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. Versions with dairy or chopped tomato in them go off faster.

How to tell if guacamole 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
• Sour or fermented smell
• A watery or slimy layer that will not stir back in
• Bitter taste

How to use this window

This is a short planning window. If you will not use the food promptly, consult FoodKeeper for the item-specific freezing guidance.

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.