How Long Do Fresh Fruits Last?
How long do fresh fruits last?
Fruits are nature's healthy cure for the sweet tooth and so much more. Fruits provide protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fiber all wrapped up into neat little packages. Fruits and vegetables do slowly lose anti-oxidents as they age beyond their peak, so for optimal nutrition they should be eaten at their peak of freshness. This is generally, for most fruits, when they are picked but some fruits do continue to ripen after being picked. In any case, fruits can remain safe to consume for extended periods of time beyond their peak of freshness, if properly handled.
We've listed pages for the most popular fruits to answer questions about the individual shelf life of these specific fruits. You will also find tips on the best storage methods for these fruits and ways to tell if your fruit is still good or has gone bad. So, go ahead and explore all of your favorites.
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What are our shelf life resources?
In determining how long Fresh Fruits lasts, our content incorporates research from multiple resources, including the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food & Drug Administration. In addition, we scoured the web for informative articles and reports related to food safety, food storage and the shelf life of Fresh Fruits.
*An important note about expiration dates...
Although the Fresh Fruits shelf life information on Eat By Date is generally reliable, please remember that individual cases will vary and that our advice should only be taken as an opinion and not a replacement for your health care professional. Please eat responsibly!
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