How long does seitan, wheat gluten last in the fridge?

Unopened seitan, wheat gluten keeps 7–10 days in the fridge, according to USDA FoodKeeper data. Once opened, 3–5 days.

How long does seitan, wheat gluten last in the freezer?

Unopened seitan, wheat gluten keeps 90–180 days in the freezer, according to USDA FoodKeeper data.

Vegetarian Proteins

wheat gluten

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7–10 days unopened

After opening: 3–5 days

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90–180 days unopened

Store in its broth or moist wrapping to prevent drying.

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Storage estimates for this item are from Cooperative Extension Service food-safety bulletins. 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.