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Hardcore coffee drinkers will always , but for the rest of us, there are little add-ins like sweeteners and coffee creamers. Coffee creamers come in so many varieties and flavors ( , anyone?), and when you find one you love, you'll want to make sure you always have a bottle in your fridge. But how long do you have to drink it all until the coffee creamer starts to go bad? Once opened, according to the USDA, liquid coffee creamer will last up to two weeks in the fridge, giving you plenty of time to pour it into your cup of Joe every morning (and afternoon, if you need a pick-me-up).

Unopened liquid coffee creamer is good for up to a few months, provided it's been kept in the fridge. Liquid coffee creamer that you pulled from the refrigerated section of your grocery store should continue to be refrigerated once you bring it home; it should also not be left on the counter for longer than two hours. How to properly store coffee creamer As mentioned, creamer that is purchased from the refrigerated section should be kept in the fridge once you get the bottle home (even before opening it), but not just anywhere.



While many creamers produced today are made up of a base of sugar, oil, and water, they are nonetheless susceptible to the changes in temperature that can occur every time you open your fridge door. So just like most dairy products, creamer should (tempting though it might be) and should at least be kept on one of the shelves. If you have purchased shelf-stable coffee creame.

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