How long does sauerkraut, refrigerated, live cultures last in the fridge?

Unopened sauerkraut, refrigerated, live cultures keeps 120–180 days in the fridge, according to USDA FoodKeeper data. Once opened, 90–180 days.

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How long does sauerkraut, refrigerated, live cultures last?

refrigerated, live cultures

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120–180 days unopened

After opening: 90–180 days

Refrigerated unpasteurized sauerkraut keeps fermenting and becomes more sour. Keep submerged under its brine to prevent surface mold.

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Storage estimates for this item are from National Center for Home Food Preservation (University of Georgia). ok2eat collates shelf-life data from multiple public, trusted sources and normalizes to days for comparability. See our directory home for the full source list.