Whole coconuts can be stored for 1 month at room temperature. Fresh coconut meat can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, and frozen for up to 6 months, in an airtight container. However, fresh coconut juice must be refrigerated and used within 2 days. After opening, keep canned, packaged, or dried coconut in an airtight container. Canned or packaged coconut keeps 5 to 7 days, and dried coconut keeps 3 to 4 weeks in the refrigerator. Unopened coconut keeps 6 months.