Is it safe to store milk alternative products such as soy, rice, almond and oat milk in the pantry?
Yes, depending on the type of container and what area of the grocery store you purchased the product from. Soy and rice milk can now be found in several different locations in most markets, the refrigerated section and on store shelves. A good rule of thumb is if the product is on a store shelf than it can be safely stored in the pantry. These milk products use a special system of packaging called aseptic packaging a vacuum-packing process. Once the container of milk is opened it must be kept in the refrigerator and will keep fresh for 7 to 10 days, just like dairy milk. If the milk is in the refrigerated section than keep it refrigerated at all times.
