At our place, we love seasonal fruits.
The problem is that some fruits ripen faster than others.
And if there's one thing we hate, it's throwing food away...
Not only is it a waste, but it's also money thrown away!
So, how long can fruits be stored for optimum quality in terms of nutrition and taste?
It's simple ! Watch the easy and practical guide:
Click here to easily download this guide in PDF.
Ambient temperature: 3 weeks
Refrigerator: 4 to 6 weeks
Freezer: deprecated
Ambient temperature: until maturity
Refrigerator: 3 weeks
Freezer: 2 to 3 months
Ambient temperature: not recommended
Refrigerator: 7 days
Freezer: 12 months
Ambient temperature: not recommended
Refrigerator: 3 weeks
Freezer: 2 to 3 months
Ambient temperature: not recommended
Refrigerator: 1 week
Freezer: 1 month
Ambient temperature: 10 days
Refrigerator: 3 weeks
Freezer: deprecated
Ambient temperature: until maturity
Refrigerator: 3 to 5 days
Freezer: 2 months
Ambient temperature: until maturity
Refrigerator: 3 to 5 days
Freezer: 2 months
- Do not wash fruits before storing them, as this will ripen them faster inside the refrigerator.
- Choose the vegetable drawer at the bottom of your refrigerator. Because it is the least cold area of your refrigerator, it is where the temperature is the most pleasant for fruits and vegetables.
- For the vast majority of fruits, it is recommended not to wrap them in order to let them breathe.
- Did you know that apples ripen other fruits and vegetables faster? So, put them in another compartment of the refrigerator, if possible.
- Freeze your fruit if you cannot eat it immediately. Most fruits can be stored in the freezer for up to a year. Click here to discover the 27 things you can keep in the freezer.
Have you tried this guide to properly store your fruit for longer? Let us know in the comments if it worked. We can't wait to read you!
