Food storage tips, Food storage chart, Refrigerator freezer storage tips foods – Viking F20394E EN User Manual

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Sources: United States of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State

University

Food Storage Chart

Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage
temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased.

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Food Storage Tips

Food Storage Tips

DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter
Milk and cream

Cream cheese,
cheese spread, and
cheese food
Cottage cheese

Sour cream

Hard cheese
(Swiss, Cheddar and
Parmesan)

1 month
1 week

1 to 2 weeks

3 to 5 days

10 days

1 to 2 months

6 to 9 months
Not recommended.

Not recommended.

Not recommended.

Not recommended.

4 to 6 months
May become
crumbly.

Wrap tightly or cover.
Check carton date. Close
tightly. Don’t return unused
portions to original container.
Don’t freeze cream unless
whipped.
Wrap tightly.

Store in original carton.
Check carton date.
Store in original carton.
Check carton date.
Wrap tightly.
Cut off any mold.

EGGS
Eggs in the shell
Leftover yolks or
whites

3 weeks
2 to 4 days

Not recommended.
9 to 12 months

Refrigerate small ends down.
For each cup of yolks to be
frozen, add 1 tsp. sugar for
use in sweet or 1 tsp. salt for
non-sweet dishes.

FRUITS
Apples

Bananas

Pears, plums,
avocados

Berries, cherries,
apricots
Grapes

Citrus fruits

Pineapples, cut

1 month

2 to 4 days

3 to 4 days

2 to 3 days

3 to 5 days

1 to 2 weeks

2 to 3 days

8 months (cooked)

6 months
(whole/peeled)

Not recommended.

6 months

1 month (whole)

Not recommended.

6 to 12 months

May also store unripe or hard
apples at 60° to 70°F (16° to
21°C).
Ripen at room temperature
before refrigerating. Bananas
darken when refrigerated.
Ripen at room temperature
before refrigerating. Avoca-
dos darken when refrigerated.
Ripen at room temperature
before refrigerating.
Ripen at room temperature
before refrigerating.
May also store at 60° to 70°F
(16° to 21°C). If refrigerated,
store uncovered.
Will not ripen after purchase.
Use quickly.

Refrigerator

Freezer

Storage Tips

Foods

VEGETABLES
Asparagus

Brussel sprouts,
broccoli, cauliflower,
green peas, lima beans,
onions, peppers
Cabbage, celery

Carrots, parsnips, beets
and turnips

Lettuce

1 to 2 days

3 to 5 days

1 to 2 weeks

7 to 10 days

7 to 10 days

8 to 10 months

8 to 10 months

Not recommended.

8 to 10 months

Not recommended.

Do not wash before
refrigerating. Store in crisper.
Wrap odorous foods.
Leave peas in pods.

Wrap odorous foods and
refrigerate in cripser.
Remove tops. Wrap odorous
foods and refrigerate in
crisper.

POULTRY and FISH
Chicken and Turkey,
whole
Chicken and Turkey,
pieces
Fish

1 to 2 days

1 to 2 days

1 to 2 days

12 months

9 months

2 to 6 months

Keep in original packaging
for refrigeration. Place in the
meat and cheese drawer.
When freezing longer than
two weeks, wrap with freezer
wrap.

MEATS
Bacon
Beef or Lamb,
ground

Beef or lamb, roast and
steak

Ham, (fully cooked)
whole
half
slices
Luncheon meat

Pork, roast
Pork, chops
Sausage, ground
Sausage, smoked
Veal
Frankfurters

7 days
1 to 2 days

3 to 5 days

7 days
5 days
3 days
3 to 5 days

3 to 5 days
3 to 5 days
1 to 2 days
7 days
3 to 5 days
7 days

1 month
3 to 4 months

6 to 9 months

1 to 2 months
1 to 2 months
1 to 2 months
1 to 2 months

4 to 6 months
4 months
1 to 2 months
1 to 2 months
4 to 6 months
1 month

Fresh meats can be kept in
original packaging for
refrigeration.

Place in the meat and cheese
drawer. When freezing
longer than two weeks, wrap
with freezer wrap.

Unopened, vacuum-packed
luncheon meat may be kept
up to two weeks in the meat
and cheese drawer.

Processed meats should be
tightly wrapped and stored
in the meat and cheese
drawer.

Refrigerator

Freezer

Storage Tips

Foods

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