Almonds (shell) keep about 16 months in the fridge at 40°F (4°C) or below, counting from the day you bought them. Frozen, they keep about 20 months.
| Situation | Keeps for |
|---|---|
| Unopened · pantry | 6 months |
| Unopened · fridge | 16 months |
| Freezer | 20 months |
About 16 months at 40°F (4°C) or below, according to USDA FoodKeeper v128. That window runs from the day you bought it — FoodKeeper publishes no separate after-opening figure for this one.
Almonds (shell) are shelf-stable at room temperature: cool, dry pantry, or refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below to keep it longer. Refrigerating it mainly preserves quality rather than safety.
Look for: A rancid, paint-like, or musty smell; Bulging, leaking, deeply dented, or rusted cans; Insects or webbing in dry goods; Mould or discoloration. Never taste something to test it — when in doubt, throw it out.
Yes — USDA FoodKeeper v128 gives about 20 months in the freezer at 0°F (−18°C). Frozen food stays safe indefinitely; that window is about quality, not safety.