Just drink it before it gets stale is my advice.
How long does Coke last? Whether the flavored carbonated beverage is called a soft drink, soda, pop or soda pop, Coke is the world’s most popular brand. The
shelf life of Coke (Coca Cola) depends on a variety of factors, such as the
sell by date and how the Coke was stored. All pop, soda or soda pop including Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, Orange Crush, A&W, and 7-Up (to name a few have) have the same expiration date. So, how long does soda pop last? When properly stored,
the shelf life of Coke past the sell by date is approximately …
(Unopened)PantryRefrigerator
Past Printed DatePast Printed DateCoca Cola last for6-9 Months6-9 Months
Diet* Pepsi last for6-9 Months6-9 Months
7-Up last for6-9 Months6-9 Months(Opened)PantryRefrigerator
Diet* Coke Can last for1 Day1 Day
Pepsi Bottle last for1-3 Days2-5 Days
Of course, Coke lasts for a shorter period of time if it is not stored properly. But remember, Coke and Pepsi, like a lot of other
soft drinks, usually has a
best by date and not an expiration date. Because of this distinction, you may safely use Coke to compliment your favorite meal form months after the best before date has lapsed.
How to tell if Coke is bad, rotten or spoiled?
Practicing proper hygiene and
food safety discipline will help prevent food borne illness. Although not a perfect test, your senses are usually the most reliable instruments to tell if your soda has gone bad. The first thing to go bad with any soft drink is the loss of CO2 (the carbon dioxide which makes the soda fizz when you pour a glass). So, it is not harmful to drink soda if the bubbles begin to diminish and then eventually disappear (6-9 months past the best by date), but it will taste flat.
*What you need to be careful of is Diet Sodas because of the artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners in diet sodas begin to chemically break down over time and the diet soda will actually taste worse the further away you get from the eat by date (plus being flat). There are, of course, certain health risks associated with spoiled soda, so always remember to practice food safety and enjoy your Coke prior to the eat by date.
How to store coke to extend its shelf life?
Proper
food storage is the key to extending the expiration date of food and drink. You can help Coke keep fresh longer by storing it in a cool dark place with a constant temperature. If the coke is unopened, you can store it in your pantry. A sealed bottle of soda will keep it’s CO2 a day or two longer than an open can will. The little plastic lids that are made to close up a soda can may be beneficial for keeping your soda fresh for about a day longer than the above table. Some benefits of proper food storage include eating healthier, cutting food costs and helping the environment by avoiding waste.
Interesting Facts about Coke, Pepsi, Sprite and other soft drinks:
On the East Coast (of the US) they call soft drinks “pop” on the West Coast (of the US) they call soft drinks “soda”. Middle America tends to go with “soda pop”.
Yet “Coke” remains a universal term for the world.
How long is Coke good for when prepared in a dish?
How long does Coke last? That depends.
How long does ice cream last? In general, coke lasts only as long as the quickest expiring ingredient in the dish. To find out how long those other ingredients are good for, please visit the
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