How long does coconut oil last?

Checked 24 Oct 20261 official publisher, 1 source

Coconut oil: keeping it in the fridge is not recommended, freezing is not recommended and 3 years in the pantry.

Storage times for coconut oil by state and place
StatePantryFridge 40 °FFreezer 0 °F
Coconut oil 3 years FoodKeeper Not recommended FoodKeeper Not recommended FoodKeeper
Times assume continuous refrigeration at 40 °F or below. When in doubt, throw it out. Freezer times are for quality: “Because freezing 0° F (-18° C) keeps food safe indefinitely, the following recommended storage times are for quality only.” FDA

Handling and freezing notes

  • Refrigeration not recommended - makes it difficult to use. FoodKeeper
  • Freezing not recommended - makes it difficult to use. FoodKeeper

What the sources say

FoodKeeper gives coconut oil 3 years in the pantry.1

It lists no fridge or freezer time and says neither is recommended, because cold makes coconut oil difficult to use.1

Rules that apply here

Best-by and use-by dates
Olive oilPeanut butter

Sources

  1. USDA FoodKeeper data v128, product 454: Coconut oil. USDA FSIS (FoodKeeper). Dated 2018-09-06. Checked 2026-10-24. Coconut oil. Pantry: 3 Years; Refrigerate: - (Refrigeration not recommended - makes it difficult to use.); Freeze: - (Freezing not recommended - makes it difficult to use.)
  2. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER STORAGE CHART. FDA. Dated 2018-03-01. Checked 2026-10-24. Because freezing 0° F (-18° C) keeps food safe indefinitely, the following recommended storage times are for quality only.