How Do You Store Fresh FRUIT?

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Registered: 09-12-2003
How Do You Store Fresh FRUIT?
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Fri, 06-09-2006 - 4:23am

How Do You Store Fresh FRUIT?



  • always in the fridge
  • on the counter
  • some on the counter some in fridge
  • only buy what I can eat in one sitting
  • pick it and eat it, I live on a farm
  • other


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Registered: 09-12-2003
Fri, 06-09-2006 - 4:25am

.......and here's the low down on storing fresh fruit ,

In general, store fresh fruit in the refrigerator or in a cold area to extend shelf-life. Reduce loss of moisture from fresh fruit by using, covered containers. Always store fresh fruit in a separate storage area in the refrigerator, since fresh fruits may contaminate or absorb odors from other foods. Prior to consumption, rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under cold running water to remove possible pesticide residues, soil, and/or bacteria. Peeling, followed by washing of fresh fruits and vegetables, is also very efficient in removing residues.

Ripe eating apples should be stored separately from other foods in the refrigerator and eaten within one month. Apples stored at room temperature will soften rapidly within a few days. Remember to remove apples that are bruised or decayed prior to storage in the refrigerator. Do not wash apples prior to storage.

Green pears and apricots should be ripened at room temperature and then stored in the refrigerator. Expect a 5-day refrigerated shelf-life for these fruits.

Unripe peaches may be ripened at room temperature and eaten after 2 days. Store ripe peaches in the refrigerator but consume at room temperature.

Grapes and plums should be stored in the refrigerator and eaten fresh within 5 days of purchase. Store unwashed grapes separately from other foods in the refrigerator and wash prior to consumption.

Ripe strawberries can be stored in the refrigerator separately from other foods for approximately 3 days. Strawberries should be washed and stemmed prior to consumption.

Citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes, and ripened oranges, can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Grapefruit may be stored at a slightly higher temperature of 50°F.

Melons, such as the honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and watermelon, may be ripened at room temperature for 2, 3, and 7 days, respectively. Store ripe melons in the refrigerator.

Avocados and bananas should be ripened at room temperature for 3 to 5 days. Never store unripe bananas in the refrigerator, since cold temperatures will cause the bananas to rapidly darken.

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Registered: 12-12-1997
Fri, 06-09-2006 - 9:14am
I store most of it in the fridge, but bananas I always keep out, and if the fruit isn't quite ripe, I'll put it out, too.


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Registered: 08-19-2001
Fri, 06-09-2006 - 10:35am
We store ours in the fridge and rarely on the counter.
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 06-09-2006 - 11:13am
Doesn't look like it turned out as a poll Suzan,
However I keep mine in the fridge always.
Interesting to see what it said about apples, yikes on mine, LOL



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Registered: 11-10-1999
Fri, 06-09-2006 - 11:26am

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Registered: 09-12-2003
Fri, 06-09-2006 - 2:22pm

Sorry, this did not turn out as a poll..... (blushing),

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 06-09-2006 - 5:21pm
Hey Suzan,
It's not you .. has to be *them*



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Registered: 09-01-2003
Fri, 06-09-2006 - 10:17pm
i keep it in the fridge except the bananas. only in very hot weather will i put them in the fridge but then i only buy a few at a time.
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Registered: 05-03-2003
Fri, 06-09-2006 - 11:02pm
I have some on the counter and some in the frig.
I don't like cold apples. Since I like green, yellow
delicious apples. It doesn't hurt them.

 


 

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Registered: 09-12-2003
Sat, 06-10-2006 - 10:57am
I know what you mean about cold apples....