Yes. Fresh-squeezed orange juice lasts 2–3 days in the fridge and 2–3 weeks in the freezer. After that, or sooner if stored badly, it spoils: watch for the signs below.
How to tell if fresh-squeezed orange juice is bad
Smell
Vinegary, sour or musty instead of fresh.
Taste
Flat, sour or bitter — quality is gone.
Look
Cloudiness, sediment or film that was not there before.
Package
Bulging carton, cap or can — discard.
Fresh-squeezed orange juice past the expiration date
Best-by and sell-by
FoodKeeper gives unopened fresh-squeezed orange juice 2–3 days in the fridge, counted from the day you buy it. "Best-by" and "sell-by" describe quality and stock rotation, not safety; only infant formula carries a federally required use-by date.
Past the date
For perishable fresh-squeezed orange juice, the storage clock matters more than the label: if it has been in the fridge longer than 2–3 days, discard it even before the printed date.
How to keep fresh-squeezed orange juice fresh longer
- Store unopened in a cool, dark place.
- Refrigerate after opening and close tightly.
- Keep away from light and heat, which flatten flavour.
