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Food Storage Guide
Learn the proper storage durations and conditions for different foods
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Product
Fridge
Freezer
Room temp
Tips
Apple
Apple
Fridge:
4-6 weeks
Freezer:
8 months
Room temp:
1-2 weeks
Tip:
Store apples in cold, dark place. When refrigerating, place in plastic bag.
Banana
Banana
Fridge:
5-7 days (skin darkens)
Freezer:
2-3 months
Room temp:
2-5 days
Tip:
Refrigerate ripe bananas. Peel before freezing.
Tomato
Tomato
Fridge:
1-2 weeks
Freezer:
2-3 months
Room temp:
5-7 days (unripe)
Tip:
Ripe tomatoes taste better at room temperature. Refrigerator damages texture.
Potato
Potato
Fridge:
Not recommended
Freezer:
10-12 months (cooked)
Room temp:
2-3 months
Tip:
Store in dark, cool place. Do not store with onions.
Carrot
Carrot
Fridge:
3-4 weeks
Freezer:
10-12 months
Room temp:
3-5 days
Tip:
Remove leaves before storing. Store in humid environment.
Milk
Milk
Fridge:
5-7 days after opening
Freezer:
3 months
Room temp:
-
Tip:
Do not store on refrigerator door - it is warmer. Store on middle shelf.
Egg
Egg
Fridge:
3-5 weeks
Freezer:
1 year (beaten)
Room temp:
-
Tip:
Store in original packaging. Do not store on refrigerator door.
Cheese (hard)
Cheese (hard)
Fridge:
3-4 weeks
Freezer:
6-8 months
Room temp:
-
Tip:
Wrap in wax paper, then plastic bag.
Chicken
Chicken
Fridge:
1-2 days
Freezer:
9-12 months
Room temp:
-
Tip:
Always store on bottom shelf to prevent contamination of other products.
Beef
Beef
Fridge:
3-5 days
Freezer:
4-12 months
Room temp:
-
Tip:
Ground meat spoils faster. Use within 2 days or freeze.
Fish (fresh)
Fish (fresh)
Fridge:
1-2 days
Freezer:
3-8 months
Room temp:
-
Tip:
Store on ice in refrigerator. Use as quickly as possible.
Shrimp
Shrimp
Fridge:
1-2 days
Freezer:
6-18 months
Room temp:
-
Tip:
Raw shrimp lasts 1-2 days, cooked 3-4 days in refrigerator.
Rice
Rice
Fridge:
4-6 days (cooked)
Freezer:
6 months (cooked)
Room temp:
2 years (raw)
Tip:
Store in airtight container to protect from pests.
Pasta
Pasta
Fridge:
3-5 days (cooked)
Freezer:
1-2 months (cooked)
Room temp:
1-2 years (raw)
Tip:
Store raw pasta in dry, cool place.
Bread
Bread
Fridge:
Not recommended
Freezer:
3-6 months
Room temp:
5-7 days
Tip:
Refrigerator dries bread. Freezing is best for long-term storage.
Honey
Honey
Fridge:
Not needed
Freezer:
Not needed
Room temp:
Indefinite
Tip:
Honey never expires. If crystallized, place in warm water to liquefy.
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