Food group · 5 items
Vegetarian Proteins: Shelf Life Chart
Counter, fridge and freezer times for tofu, tempeh, miso and soy protein, sealed or opened, collected in one sortable chart. Every figure comes from USDA FoodKeeper and was re-checked November 2026.
5 of 5 items shown · in A–Z order
Storage times from USDA FoodKeeper · printed from diagxcar.com · keep it on your fridge door.
| Good to freeze? | Fridge, sealed | Countertop | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miso | 1 year | Not recommended | No | — | 2 hours |
 Rehydrated textured soy protein | 3–4 days | Not listed | — | — | 3–4 months |
 Soy flour | 6 months | Not listed | — | — | 2 months |
 Textured soy protein (dry) | Not needed | Not needed | — | 2 years (pantry) | 3–4 months |
 Tofu | 1 week | 5 months | Yes | — | 2 hours |
Can you freeze vegetarian proteins?
2 freezer answers in alphabetical order
Does it go bad?
How to spot spoilage in each vegetarian proteins item
Left out overnight
2 perishable foods checked against the 2-hour rule
Figures here are drawn from USDA FoodKeeper plus FSIS guidance. Data re-checked November 2026. How we check our numbers · Spotted an error? Tell us