How long does condensed milk last?
Unopened, it keeps in the cupboard for about 12 months. Once opened, it keeps in the fridge for about 4 days.
Applies to: Sweetened condensed milk in a tin or tube.
Shelf life of condensed milk at a glance
| Storage | Unopened | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Cupboard | 12 months | – |
| Fridge | – | 4 days |
Do not use swollen or badly dented tins. Otherwise an unopened tin keeps in a cool, dry cupboard. Once opened, put what is left in a lidded container in the fridge. Evaporated milk lasts about as long after opening.
Does condensed milk go off?
These are guide values for food that has been stored properly. Food past its best before date has not necessarily gone off, and many products are still fine after it. Look at it, smell it and taste a little before deciding. Mould, an unusual smell or a bulging tin mean it should go in the bin. A use-by date is different: do not eat the food after that date.