Should You Wash Grapes Before Storing Them?
Key Points
- To keep grapes at their freshest, store them unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator
- As noted here, fresh grapes usually keep well for about 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge; you can also freeze grapes for future snacking or use in cooking
Overview
No, you should always hold off on washing grapes until you’re ready to eat them. The reason, as the California Table Grape Commission points out, is that the excess moisture created by washing speeds up the grapes' decay. To keep grapes at their freshest, store them unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. As noted here, fresh grapes usually keep well for about 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge; you can also freeze grapes for future snacking or use in cooking.Long-Lasting Produce Stock up and enjoy Your Questions Answered Steak that's changed color
Key Points
- To keep grapes at their freshest, store them unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator
- As noted here, fresh grapes usually keep well for about 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge; you can also freeze grapes for future snacking or use in cooking
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This information applies to: beef, chicken, cranberry, eggs, grapes, ground beef, hamburger, pie, potatoes, salad, shrimp, steak, stuffing, turkey
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