How Long Key Lime Juice in Fridge?

[sarah2397]

I have a bottle of Key Lime Juice in the fridge that must be 5 years old. Do you think it's still good or should I buy new? It tastes OK in tiny taste test.

[tulip255]

Seems too long to me. I think that as it sits in the refrigerator it will lose a lot of its flavor.

[Beth]

I opened this thread expecting to say use it, but I think 5 years is more than I could go with. With the acidity, lemon and lime juice last a long time, and a year or more might be fine. At the 2-5 year mark, well, I've never had one go that long and I personally wouldn't use it. Even if safe, I'm sure a new bottle would be fresher.

[sarah2397]

Thanks -- I'm off to buy a new bottle!