Hummus is one of the most popular dips to serve at parties which means it gets left out, shared by many people and cross contaminated with other ingredients.
The length of time depends on the expiration date, types of hummus, whether or not it’s shelf-stable hummus, if it is unopened hummus and if its stored at a low temperature. Even the ingredients it’s made with can influence how long it will last.
Unrefrigerated Hummus has a long shelf life. It can last up to 1 month in the pantry if it is kept in a cool dark place. If it’s been exposed to direct sunlight or if the pantry is hot it won’t last as long. It will last up to 1 week in the refrigerator after it has been opened.