Dairy Products & Eggs
How long does liquid egg substitute last in the fridge?
An unopened carton of liquid egg substitute keeps 7 days in the fridge and only 3 days once the seal is broken — pour what you need and get it straight back in the cold.
How long does it keep?
| Fridge, from purchase | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Fridge, opened | 3 days |
| Freezer | Not recommended |
Can it sit out?
Liquid egg substitute is perishable — the FSIS 2-hour rule applies.
Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).
How to tell if liquid egg substitute has gone bad
- A sour or off smell around the spout
- A pour gone thick, stringy, or clotted
- Any drift from the even pale yellow it started as
When in doubt, throw it out.
USDA doesn’t recommend freezing it, and there’s no quality argument either — thawed substitute scrambles watery.
Quick answers
How long does liquid egg substitute last in the fridge?
An unopened carton of liquid egg substitute keeps 7 days in the fridge and only 3 days once the seal is broken — pour what you need and get it straight back in the cold.
Can you freeze liquid egg substitute?
USDA lists freezing as “Not recommended” for liquid egg substitute.
How long can liquid egg substitute sit out?
The FSIS 2-hour rule applies to liquid egg substitute. Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).