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Garlic shelf life
Garlic keeps at room temperature in the fridge, 3-5 months in the pantry. Spoilage signs and the safe-handling notes, from the USDA Cold Food Storage Chart.
Storage at a glance
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| Pantry (cool, dry, dark) | 3-5 months |
Signs it has gone off
Shrivelled cloves, mould, green sprouts inside.
Safe handling
Whole heads only; peeled cloves keep just a few days in the fridge.
Storage times are guidance, not a guarantee. If it looks or smells wrong, do not taste it to check.
Source: USDA Cold Food Storage Chart / FDA-USDA FoodKeeper · checked 2026-09-03
Nutrition beside the shelf life
See Garlic nutrition: 149 kcal, 6.4 g protein, 33.1 g carbs and 0.5 g fat per 100 g.
Frequently asked questions
How long does garlic last in the fridge?
It is not a fridge food; see the room-temperature guidance on the page.
Can you freeze garlic?
Freezing is not recommended for this food — the texture suffers, or it is simply not stored that way.
How do you know when garlic has gone off?
Shrivelled cloves, mould, green sprouts inside. Trust the signs over any date.
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