{"id":2933,"date":"2021-03-10T12:47:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T12:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/?p=2933"},"modified":"2023-04-03T05:10:10","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T05:10:10","slug":"how-long-do-lentils-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/how-long-do-lentils-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do Lentils Last and How To Store Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:149.8127340824%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Got a pack of &ldquo;expired&rdquo; dried lentils, and not sure if you can still use them? How long do dried lentils last, and do they really go bad?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or maybe you&rsquo;ve cooked a big batch of lentils, and you&rsquo;re wondering what&rsquo;s the best way to store them and how long they can sit in the fridge before they spoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If either sounds familiar, or you have any questions about&nbsp;<strong>handling lentils (either dry or cooked) or lentil soup<\/strong>, this article is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to jump straight to a specific section of the article? Here are some handy links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#dried\">Dried Lentils<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cooked\">Cooked Lentils<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#soup\">Lentil Soup<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s dig in.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-red-lentils-closeup-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Dried red lentils closeup\" class=\"wp-image-2938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-red-lentils-closeup-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-red-lentils-closeup-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-red-lentils-closeup-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-red-lentils-closeup.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20534'%3E%3Crect%20width='800'%20height='534'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Dried red lentils closeup\" class=\"wp-image-2938 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-red-lentils-closeup.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-red-lentils-closeup-800x534.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-red-lentils-closeup-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-red-lentils-closeup-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-red-lentils-closeup-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-red-lentils-closeup.jpg.webp 1000w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dried\">Dried Lentils<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-do-dried-lentils-last\">How Long Do Dried Lentils Last?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong>Dried lentils retain best quality for 2 to 3 years, which is usually 1 to 2 years past the date on the label, if you keep them in a cool and dry place. They stay safe to eat for years longer but lose most of their vitamin content over time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical bag of dried lentils comes with a best-by date that&rsquo;s a year or more from the packaging date (<a href=\"#refs\">[USU]<\/a>). That date only informs you of the period the producer expects the lentils to retain quality for and has little to do with food safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">Some of the beans, particularly those marketed to preppers, have all the oxygen removed from the bag and come with a ten years long shelf life. They also cost much more than regular ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I already hinted at, lentils gradually lose their vitamins. A noticeable degradation occurs after 2-3 years (hence my recommendation above), and most of them are gone after about 5 years (<a href=\"#refs\">[USU]<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As usual, the better job you do of storing your lentils (more on that in the storage section), the longer they will stay good for.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-date-on-label-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Dried lentils: date on label\" class=\"wp-image-2936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-date-on-label-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-date-on-label-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-date-on-label-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-date-on-label.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-date-on-label-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Dried lentils: date on label\" class=\"wp-image-2936 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-date-on-label-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-date-on-label-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-date-on-label-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-date-on-label.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-date-on-label.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dried lentils: date on label<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-dried-lentils\">How To Store Dried Lentils<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong>Dried lentils should sit in a cool and dry place, away from any light sources. Once you first open the bag, consider pouring the beans into a freezer bag or airtight container, especially if pantry bags are an issue you&rsquo;re familiar with.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most dry foods, keeping lentils in a cold place (think pantry, not the fridge) increases the shelf life (<a href=\"#refs\">[USU]<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to packaging open lentils, you can leave them in their original plastic bag and wrap it as tightly as you can. I&rsquo;ve done that for years and never had any issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that only works if that bag sits in a cool cabinet, away from any moisture, and there&rsquo;s no risk of pantry pests present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Red-lentils-in-storage-container-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Red lentils in a storage container\" class=\"wp-image-2942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Red-lentils-in-storage-container-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Red-lentils-in-storage-container-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Red-lentils-in-storage-container-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Red-lentils-in-storage-container.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Red-lentils-in-storage-container-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Red lentils in a storage container\" class=\"wp-image-2942 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Red-lentils-in-storage-container-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Red-lentils-in-storage-container-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Red-lentils-in-storage-container-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Red-lentils-in-storage-container.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Red-lentils-in-storage-container.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Red lentils in a storage container<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-dried-lentils-go-bad\">Do Dried Lentils Go Bad?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Dried lentils don&rsquo;t really go bad or expire. If you store them properly, they last for years, and the only downsides of prolonged storage that you might experience are a slight change in quality and vitamin loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">Nutritional components such as proteins, carbohydrates, or minerals stay intact during long-term storage (<a href=\"#refs\">[USU]<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That doesn&rsquo;t mean that dry lentils cannot go bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a couple of situations where discarding the bag is the only course of action that makes sense. Those are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bugs in the package.<\/strong>&nbsp;No matter if those pantry pests are dead or alive, you probably don&rsquo;t want to eat those lentils. They aren&rsquo;t necessarily spoiled, though, so if you fancy some extra protein, be my guest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mold.<\/strong>&nbsp;If water gets to the bag, there will be mold. And as you might imagine, moldy lentils are no good.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Off smell.<\/strong>&nbsp;This might be due to mold that&rsquo;s starting to grow under the surface, or something else entirely. Either way, if your lentils smell stale, rancid (there&rsquo;s a trace amount of fat in lentils), or funky in any possible way, get rid of them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re not confident that your 5-years-old lentils are safe to eat, assume they aren&rsquo;t and toss them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-whole-bag-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"Dried lentils whole bag\" class=\"wp-image-2937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-whole-bag-534x800.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-whole-bag-334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-whole-bag.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-whole-bag-534x800.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Dried lentils whole bag\" class=\"wp-image-2937 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-whole-bag-534x800.jpg.webp 534w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-whole-bag-334x500.jpg.webp 334w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-whole-bag.jpg.webp 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dried-lentils-whole-bag.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dried lentils whole bag<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cooked\">Cooked Lentils<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-do-cooked-lentils-last\">How Long Do Cooked Lentils Last?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong>I suggest keeping cooked lentils in the fridge for no longer than 4 to 5 days. That&rsquo;s the same period that&rsquo;s recommended for pretty much all leftovers. If you need more time than that, freeze them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the sites out there say you can store cooked lentils for up to a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While sometimes those lentils may actually last that long, I wouldn&rsquo;t feel comfortable serving them to my family or eating them myself. Do it at your own risk.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooking-lentils-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Cooking lentils\" class=\"wp-image-2935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooking-lentils-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooking-lentils-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooking-lentils-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooking-lentils.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooking-lentils-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cooking lentils\" class=\"wp-image-2935 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooking-lentils-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooking-lentils-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooking-lentils-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooking-lentils.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cooking-lentils.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cooking lentils<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-cooked-lentils\">How To Store Cooked Lentils<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong>Store cooked lentils in an airtight container in the fridge. Remember to first cool them to around room temperature, which shouldn&rsquo;t take longer than 30 minutes to an hour.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also leave the leftover lentils in the pot you cooked them in, secure the lid on, and refrigerate the whole pot. This way, you don&rsquo;t have to wash this one and use another pot when you&rsquo;re reheating the dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pot-with-lentil-soup-ready-for-storage-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Pot with lentil soup ready for storage\" class=\"wp-image-2941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pot-with-lentil-soup-ready-for-storage-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pot-with-lentil-soup-ready-for-storage-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pot-with-lentil-soup-ready-for-storage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pot-with-lentil-soup-ready-for-storage.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pot-with-lentil-soup-ready-for-storage-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Pot with lentil soup ready for storage\" class=\"wp-image-2941 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pot-with-lentil-soup-ready-for-storage-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pot-with-lentil-soup-ready-for-storage-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pot-with-lentil-soup-ready-for-storage-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pot-with-lentil-soup-ready-for-storage.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pot-with-lentil-soup-ready-for-storage.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pot with lentil soup ready for storage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-tell-if-cooked-lentils-are-bad\">How To Tell If Cooked Lentils Are Bad?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Throw out cooked lentils if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>There&rsquo;s mold or any other discoloration on the surface.<\/strong>&nbsp;That&rsquo;s pretty self-explanatory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They smell off.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They sit in the fridge for too long.<\/strong>&nbsp;If your lentils sit in the fridge for like a week or so already, I&rsquo;d toss them just for safety reasons. They might still be okay, but you never know.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The taste is off.<\/strong>&nbsp;This one is super rare, but if your cooked lentils after reheating taste funky, it&rsquo;s a sure sign something is wrong when them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-plated-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Lentil soup plated\" class=\"wp-image-2940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-plated-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-plated-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-plated-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-plated.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-plated-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Lentil soup plated\" class=\"wp-image-2940 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-plated-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-plated-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-plated-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-plated.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-plated.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lentil soup plated<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"soup\">Lentil Soup<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-does-lentil-soup-last\">How Long Does Lentil Soup Last?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Unopened canned lentil soup lasts for months (if not years) after the date on the label, similarly to other canned foods like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/how-long-do-baked-beans-last\/\">baked beans<\/a>. As long as the can is intact and not rusting or bulging, the soup should be just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you open the can or cook your homemade lentil soup, eat the leftovers within 4 to 5 days tops and keep them refrigerated and covered.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-closeup-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Lentil soup closeup\" class=\"wp-image-2939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-closeup-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-closeup-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-closeup-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-closeup.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-closeup-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Lentil soup closeup\" class=\"wp-image-2939 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-closeup-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-closeup-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-closeup-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-closeup.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lentil-soup-closeup.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lentil soup<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"refs\">References<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>USU &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.usu.edu\/preserve-the-harvest\/dev\/storing-dry-beans-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Storing Dry Beans | Utah State University<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got a pack of &ldquo;expired&rdquo; dried lentils, and not sure if you can still use them? 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