Vegetable juice (shelf-stable) keeps about 18 months in the pantry.
| Situation | Keeps for |
|---|---|
| Unopened · pantry | 18 months |
About 18 months, according to USDA FoodKeeper v128, stored as follows: cool, dry pantry away from heat and light.
Vegetable juice (shelf-stable) is shelf-stable at room temperature: cool, dry pantry away from heat and light. Refrigerating it mainly preserves quality rather than safety.
Look for: Sour or off smell; Cloudiness, sediment, or curdling; Fizzing in a still drink, or a swollen carton or can; A bitter or 'off' first sip. Never taste something to test it — when in doubt, throw it out.