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Vegetarian Proteins Storage Times
How long tofu, tempeh, miso and soy protein last on the counter, in the fridge and in the freezer — opened and unopened. Sourced from USDA FoodKeeper, last verified November 2026.
5 of 5 foods · sorted A–Z
| Counter | Fridge (unopened) | Freezes well? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miso | 2 hours | 1 year | — | Not recommended | No |
 Rehydrated textured soy protein | 3–4 months | 3–4 days | — | Not listed | — |
 Soy flour | 2 months | 6 months | — | Not listed | — |
 Textured soy protein (dry) | 3–4 months | Not needed | 2 years (pantry) | Not needed | — |
 Tofu | 2 hours | 1 week | — | 5 months | Yes |
Can you freeze… vegetarian proteins?
2 answers, A–Z
Does… go bad?
Signs of spoilage for every vegetarian proteins item
Left out overnight
The 2-hour rule for 2 perishable foods
Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodKeeper and FSIS guidance. Last verified November 2026. How we verify our data · Report a wrong number