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Fruit And Vegetables: opened shelf-life guide
Fruit And Vegetables items tend to move quickly once opened. Use this guide to plan fridge use, compare examples, and click into the exact food page when you need a tighter answer.
Why this page exists
Fruit And Vegetables opened-food guide covering 89 editorially checked items, with UK and US storage windows, spoilage signs, and freezing advice.
UK examples in this group average around 7 days after opening.
US examples in this group average around 7 days after opening.
Cold storage, clean utensils, and re-sealing matter more than vague memory-based fridge guesses.
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Generated from editorially checked item pages
How this page was built
Built from UK FSA guidance, US FDA/USDA guidance, pack wording patterns, and manufacturer expectations where labels are stricter.
Built to help compare Fruit And Vegetables before jumping into exact item pages.
Closest tracked examples on this page: Avocados, Arugula, Oregano.
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Avocados
Avocados keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for avocados. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Arugula
Arugula keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for arugula. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Oregano
Oregano keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for oregano. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Cilantro
Cilantro keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for cilantro. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Mint
Mint keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for mint. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Rosemary
Rosemary keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for rosemary. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Thyme
Thyme keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for thyme. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Garlic
Garlic keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for garlic. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Chives
Chives keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for chives. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Strawberries
Strawberries keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for strawberries. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Raspberries
Raspberries keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for raspberries. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Grapes
Grapes keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for grapes. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Bananas
Bananas keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for bananas. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Apples
Apples keeps for about 28 days in UK mode and 28 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for apples. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 28d | US 28d
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Kiwi Fruit
Kiwi Fruit keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for kiwi fruit. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Cherries
Cherries keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for cherries. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Cauliflower
Cauliflower keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for cauliflower. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Mushrooms
Mushrooms keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for mushrooms. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Asparagus
Asparagus keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for asparagus. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Celery
Celery keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for celery. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Cabbage
Cabbage keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for cabbage. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Kale
Kale keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for kale. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Leeks
Leeks keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for leeks. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Radishes
Radishes keeps for about 10 days in UK mode and 10 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for radishes. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 10d | US 10d
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Turnips
Turnips keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for turnips. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Blueberries
Blueberries keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for blueberries. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Cherry Tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes keeps for about 5 days in UK mode and 5 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for cherry tomatoes. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 5d | US 5d
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Apricots
Apricots keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for apricots. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Berries (cherries, goose berries)
Berries (cherries, goose berries) keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for berries. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Berries (blackberries, boysenberries)
Berries (blackberries, boysenberries) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for berries. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Cherimoya
Cherimoya keeps for about 4 days in UK mode and 4 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for cherimoya. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 4d | US 4d
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Citrus Fruit (lemon, lime)
Citrus Fruit (lemon, lime) keeps for about 10 days in UK mode and 10 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for citrus fruit. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 10d | US 10d
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Coconuts (fresh)
Coconuts (fresh) keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for coconuts. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Guava
Guava keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for guava. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Melons
Melons keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for melons. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Papaya, Mango, Feijoa, Passionfruit, Casaha Melon
Papaya, Mango, Feijoa, Passionfruit, Casaha Melon keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for papaya, mango, feijoa, passionfruit, casaha melon. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Pears, Sapote
Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Pears, Sapote keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for peaches, nectarines, plums, pears, sapote. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Pineapple
Pineapple keeps for about 5 days in UK mode and 5 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for pineapple. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 5d | US 5d
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Plantains
Plantains keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for plantains. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Artichokes, Whole
Artichokes, Whole keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for artichokes, whole. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Bamboo Shoots
Bamboo Shoots keeps for about 5 days in UK mode and 5 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for bamboo shoots. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 5d | US 5d
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Beans And Peas (green, fava)
Beans And Peas (green, fava) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for beans and peas. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Beets
Beets keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for beets. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Bok Choy
Bok Choy keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for bok choy. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Broccoli And Broccoli Raab (rapini)
Broccoli And Broccoli Raab (rapini) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for broccoli and broccoli raab (rapini). Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for brussels sprouts. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Carrots, Parsnips
Carrots, Parsnips keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for carrots, parsnips. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Corn on The Cob
Corn on The Cob keeps for about 1 day in UK mode and 1 day in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for corn on the cob. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 1d | US 1d
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Cucumbers
Cucumbers keeps for about 4 days in UK mode and 4 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for cucumbers. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 4d | US 4d
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Eggplant
Eggplant keeps for about 4 days in UK mode and 4 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for eggplant. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 4d | US 4d
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Ginger Root
Ginger Root keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for ginger root. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Greens
Greens keeps for about 1 day in UK mode and 1 day in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for greens. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 1d | US 1d
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Herbs
Herbs keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for herbs. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Lettuce (iceberg, romaine)
Lettuce (iceberg, romaine) keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for lettuce. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Lettuce (leaf, spinach)
Lettuce (leaf, spinach) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for lettuce. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Okra
Okra keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for okra. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Onions (spring or green)
Onions (spring or green) keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for onions. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Peppers
Peppers keeps for about 4 days in UK mode and 4 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for peppers. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 4d | US 4d
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Potatoes
Potatoes keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for potatoes. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Rhubarb
Rhubarb keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for rhubarb. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Rutabagas
Rutabagas keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for rutabagas. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Squash (summer and zucchini)
Squash (summer and zucchini) keeps for about 4 days in UK mode and 4 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for squash. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 4d | US 4d
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Taro
Taro keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for taro. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Yuca/cassava
Yuca/cassava keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for yuca/cassava. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Kumquats
Kumquats keeps for about 21 days in UK mode and 21 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for kumquats. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 21d | US 21d
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Bagged Greens (leaf, spinach)
Bagged Greens (leaf, spinach) keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for bagged greens. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Star Fruit
Star Fruit keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for star fruit. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Prickly Pear
Prickly Pear keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for prickly pear. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Pitaya/dragon Fruit
Pitaya/dragon Fruit keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for pitaya/dragon fruit. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Baby Carrots
Baby Carrots keeps for about 28 days in UK mode and 28 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for baby carrots. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 28d | US 28d
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Jicama (fresh)
Jicama (fresh) keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for jicama. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for kohlrabi. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Watermelon
Watermelon keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for watermelon. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe keeps for about 5 days in UK mode and 5 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for cantaloupe. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 5d | US 5d
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Honeydew
Honeydew keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for honeydew. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Lemongrass
Lemongrass keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for lemongrass. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Basil (fresh)
Basil (fresh) keeps for about 10 days in UK mode and 10 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for basil. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 10d | US 10d
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Zucchini (fresh, whole)
Zucchini (fresh, whole) keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for zucchini. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Hot Peppers
Hot Peppers keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for hot peppers. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Bean Sprouts
Bean Sprouts keeps for about 5 days in UK mode and 5 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for bean sprouts. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 5d | US 5d
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Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for swiss chard. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Applesauce (homemade)
Applesauce (homemade) keeps for about 21 days in UK mode and 21 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for applesauce. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 21d | US 21d
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Marinated Vegetables (in oil)
Marinated Vegetables (in oil) keeps for about 3 days in UK mode and 3 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for marinated vegetables. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 3d | US 3d
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Spaghetti Squash (whole)
Spaghetti Squash (whole) keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for spaghetti squash. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Spaghetti Squash (cut)
Spaghetti Squash (cut) keeps for about 4 days in UK mode and 4 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for spaghetti squash. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 4d | US 4d
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Parsley (fresh)
Parsley (fresh) keeps for about 2 days in UK mode and 2 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for parsley. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 2d | US 2d
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Edamame (fresh)
Edamame (fresh) keeps for about 4 days in UK mode and 4 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for edamame. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 4d | US 4d
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Celery Root
Celery Root keeps for about 7 days in UK mode and 7 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for celery root. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 7d | US 7d
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Radicchio
Radicchio keeps for about 14 days in UK mode and 14 days in US mode once opened or chilled, based on the USDA FoodKeeper record for radicchio. Check the spoilage signs before eating.
UK 14d | US 14d
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FAQ
How should I use this Fruit And Vegetables guide?
Start with the broad planning advice here, then click into a specific food page for an exact after-opening window.
Are all fruit and vegetables foods the same after opening?
No. For example, Avocados has its own storage window and spoilage signs, so always check the exact item page when possible.
What matters most after opening?
Keep the item cold, use clean utensils, reseal it fast, and watch real spoilage signs before eating.