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Food Storage Chart
The fbllowing chart shows approximate storage times ° for various ref_gerated and frozen foods. These
storage times can vary depending on the ty13e of packaging used and the storage temperatures.
Refrigerator Freezer
Foods Time Time Storage Tips
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter 1 '2weeks 6-9 months Store only enough tbr immediate use in the
Dairy Compartment. Wrap tightly or cover.
Milk & cream 1 week Not recommended Check the carton dating. Close tightly. Don't
return unused portions to original container.
Don't freeze cream unless whipped.
Cream cheese, cheese 1-2 weeks Not recommended Wrap tightly. Some cheese foods can be
spread & cheese fnod stored for longer periods,
Cottage cheese 5 7 days Not recommended Store in original carton. Cheek the carton
dati ng.
Hard cheese (S_dss, 1-2 months May become crumbly Wrap tightly. Cut off mold if it develops on
Cheddar & Parmesan) the surface.
Sour cream 10 days Not recommended Store in the original carton. Check the carton
dating.
EGGS
Eggs in the shell 1 week Not recommended Refiigerate small ends down.
Leftover yolks or 2-4 days 9-12 months For each cup of yolks to be frozen, add 1 tsp.
whites
sugar for use in sweet, or 1 tsp. salt _br non
sweet dishes.
Ripening of fnflts is slowed by refrigeratkm Except where rmtell, store fruits in tile Van Crisper
FRESH FRUITS
with the control on the "Flalits" setting.
Apples 1 month 6 12 months May also store unripe or hard apples at 60
70°F.
Bananas, pears & 3-5 days 6 12 months Ripen at room temperature belore
avocados refrigerating. Bananas and avocados will
darken when refrigerated.
Berries & cherries 2-3 days 6-12 months Store covered or in the Vari Crisper to
prevent moisture loss.
Citrus fi'uits 1 2 weeks Not recommended May also store at 60 70°F. If refrigerated,
store uncovered.
Grapes 3-5 days 6 12 months Store covered or in the Vari Crisper to
prevent moisture loss.
Peaches, nectarines, 3 5 days 6-12 months Ripen at room temperature before
plums & apricots refrigerating.
Pineapples, cut 2-3 days 6-12 months Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly to
avoid further deterioration.
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