Once opened, Hummus (commercial (pasteurized, with preservatives)) keeps about 7 days in the fridge. Unopened, it keeps about 3 months.
7 days opened in the fridge, against 3 months sealed in the fridge. Green is what this situation leaves you; husk is what it spends.
| Situation | Keeps for |
|---|---|
| Unopened · fridge | 3 months |
| Opened · fridge | 7 days |
| Freezer | Not recommended |
Air and warmth are what shorten an opened item's life — the right container buys back the days the packaging gives up once the seal's broken.
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About 7 days refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below, according to USDA FoodKeeper v128. Refrigerate it once it's open.
Yes — keep Hummus (commercial (pasteurized, with preservatives)) at 40°F (4°C) or below once it's open. Refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Look for: A slimy film or tacky surface; Sour, off, or fermented smell; Mould or discoloration; Liquid pooling in the container. Those are the general signs for deli & prepared — USDA FoodKeeper v128 publishes no spoilage note for Hummus (commercial (pasteurized, with preservatives)) specifically. Never taste something to test it — when in doubt, throw it out.
USDA FoodKeeper v128 does not recommend freezing Hummus (commercial (pasteurized, with preservatives)) — it survives but the texture or quality suffers badly.