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How long do bean sprouts last in the fridge?
Bean sprouts keep 5–10 days in the fridge, but the snap is gone long before the window is — buy them for the meal, not for the week.
Fridge, from purchase
How long does it keep?
| Fridge, from purchase | 5–10 days |
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Can it sit out?
Bean sprouts is shelf-stable, so sitting out at room temperature isn’t the safety question — storage time is.
How to tell if bean sprouts has gone bad
- A sour, fermented smell when the bag opens
- Sprouts gone limp and translucent instead of snappy white
- A slippery film, or liquid pooled in the bottom of the bag
- Brown, mushy root tips
When in doubt, throw it out.
Rinse and drain them hard right before cooking — sprouts sold in water go slimy in whatever they were packed in.
Quick answers
How long do bean sprouts last in the fridge?
Bean sprouts keep 5–10 days in the fridge, but the snap is gone long before the window is — buy them for the meal, not for the week.
How long can bean sprouts sit out?
Sitting out at room temperature isn’t the safety question for bean sprouts — storage time is.