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Fresh Food Storage Guide

Fresh Food Storage Guide

On The Counter

Unripe Pears
Apples
Persimmons
Limes
Avacado
Oranges
Hard Squash
Lemons

TIP!

Store counter items loose and away from sunlight, heat,and moisture.

In The Pantry

Lentils
Garlic
Onions
Nuts
Nuts Butters
Potatoes
Rice
Olive Oil

TIP!

Extend the shelf life of nuts by keeping them in the fridge or freezer.

The Fridge

Leek
Zucchini
Cucumbers
Eggs
Pomegranate
Mushrooms (In paper bag)
Peppers
Milk
Brussel Sprouts
Avocado
Cilantro (In a jar)
Celery
Broccoli
Fennel
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Radishes
Beets
Kale

TIP!

Don’t store dairy items like milk or eggs in the fridge door, since this part of the fridge does not stay cold enough.

Always refrigerate cut or peeled produce.

Keep These Separate!

Onions and potatoes, since the onions will make the potatoes sprout faster.
Fruits and vegetables, since fruits like apples and pears release gases that can make veggies spoil.