SMART STORAGE:
    Know which fruits and vegetables stay fresh
        longer inside or outside the fridge.

    By storing them for maximum freshness, they
         will taste better and last longer.
&EPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
EPA-530-F-014-D

February 2016

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          FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE  GUIDE
         INSIDE THE FRIDGE

         • Apples, berries, and cherries
         • Grapes, kiwi, lemons, and oranges
         • Melons, nectarines, apricots, peaches, and
           plums (after ripening at room temperature)
         • Avocados, pears, tomatoes
           (after ripening at room temperature)
         • Almost all vegetables and herbs
OUTSIDE THE FRIDGE

 • Bananas, mangos, papayas, and
  pineapples: store in a cool place
 • Potatoes / onions: store in
  a cool, dark place
 • Basil and winter squashes:
  store at room temperature—
  once cut, store squashes in fridge
MORE STORAGE TIPS

 • If you like your fruit at room temperature, take what you will eat for the day out of the fridge in the morning.
 • Many fruits give off natural gases that hasten the spoilage of other nearby produce. Store bananas, apples, and
  tomatoes by themselves and store fruits and vegetables in different bins.

 • Consider storage bags and containers designed to help extend the life of your produce.

 • To prevent mold, wash berries just before eating.

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