Food Storage Chart
The follow,ring chart shows approximate storage times* for valious refrigerated and frozen foods. These storage times
can vary depending on the type of packaging used and the storage temperatures.
Butter 1-2 weeks 6-9 months Store only enough for immediate use in the
Dairy Compartment. Wrap tightly or cover.
Milk & cream 1 week Not recommended Cheek the carton dating. Close tightly. Don't
return unused portions to original eontainer.
Don't freeze cream unless whipped.
Cream cheese, cheese 1-2 weeks Not recommended Wrap tightly. Some cheese foods can be
spread & cheese food stored for longer periods.
Cottage cheese 5-7 days N0t recommended Store in original carton. Check the carton
dating.
Hard cheese (Swiss, 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 in the shell i week NOt recommended Refrigerate small ends down.
Leftover yolks or days 9-12 months For each cup of yolks to be frozen, add i tsp.
whites sugar for use in sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for non-
sweet dishes.
Apples 1month 6-12 months May also store unripe or hard apples at 60-
70°E
Bananas, pears & 3-5 days 6-12 months Ripen at room temperature before
avocados refrigerating Bananas and avocados will
darken when refrigerated.
Berries & cherries 2-3 days 6-12 months Store covered or in the Crispers to prevent
moisture loss.
Citrus fruits 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 Crispers to prevent
moisture loss.
Peaches. nectarines. 3-5 days 6-12 m0riths Ripen at room temperature before
plnms & apricots refrigerating.
Pineapples, cut 2=3_ 6;-12 umn_ _vill _ot__riDen-.-afterpurchase.. Use _quicklyto
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