Tips of storing homemade juice
If I make homemade cranberry juice and I decide to store it in mason jars, but does it necessarily need to stay refrigerated or can I store it in my pantry?
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wildbill83 · 36-40, M
There isn't any simple way to store juice long term. As Azlotto said, it'll start growing mold/bacteria after just a few days at room temperature, and any wild yeasts present will start fermenting the sugars. Unless the juice is pasteurized, any contaminants will turn into vinegar; air in the headspace of the container will lead to oxidation and diminish the quality/taste, and even UV light will harm the flavor
Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M
I can drink 64 fl oz of cranberry juice directly from the bottle over the course of a week before it becomes vinegary and I leave it at room temperature. If all that backwash and non refrigeration can go for that long just think how much longer it can last if you pour it in a cup so it doesn't get contaminated.
TexChik · F
You can keep it in the fridge 3 days. Or you can freeze it for 18 months. If you do freeze it always thaw it in the refrigerator and then consume immediately. If you store it in the pantry, it will break down with in a day and become contaminated and be unsafe.
