Did you ever find something in your pantry and ask yourself: “Is it too late to use this? Should I toss this, keep this, or hurry up and use this?” I found an excellent resource today that answers that question for you. They have created “The Ultimate Shelf Life Guide.” Anytime you need to find out the shelf life of an item, you just enter it into a search and the answer will be there for you!
This is taken straight from the Still Tasty website:
7 Popular Fruits and Vegetables That Last a Long Time
Purchasing fruits and vegetables with a fairly long shelf life can help you save money, eat healthier and cut down on food waste. Here are seven popular fruits and vegetables that can last a long time when properly stored (click on the links to find detailed shelf life information and storage tips):
• Onions:
They’ll last for 2-3 months in your pantry. Don’t store onions near potatoes – they’ll both spoil faster.
• Apples:
Will keep for 3-4 weeks in the refrigerator. You can also keep them at room temperature for one to three days.
• Potatoes:
Will last for 1-2 weeks at room temperature; 2-3 months in a cooler area. Potatoes shouldn’t be stored in the fridge — refrigeration could cause them to darken and become sweet during cooking.
• Carrots:
Will keep for 3-4 weeks in the refrigerator. Keep in a plastic bag in the crisper.
• Garlic:
Will last for 3-5 months in a cool, well-ventilated area.
• Celery:
Will keep for 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator. Wrapping celery tightly in aluminum foil can help keep it fresh.
• Oranges:
They’ll keep for 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator. You can also keep oranges for a week at room temperature.
Even more amazing to me were the 9 things that will last forever. Check this out (also taken directly from the Still Tasty website. Click here for this particular article)
Nine things that will last forever
Check out more useful information about the shelf life of your food here at Still Tasty.
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