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Typical times for 113 everyday foods, in the fridge, freezer and cupboard. Tap a food for opened and frozen times.
Use-by or best before? A use-by date is about safety: don't eat food after it, even if it looks and smells fine. A best-before date is about quality. These times are general estimates; when the packet has a date, go by the packet. More on date labels · US date labels
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Keep for 3 days or less once home, so plan to use them early.
Keep for a year or more
Cupboard staples you can stop worrying about.
Fridge or Cupboard = as bought · Freezer = if you freeze it · Thawed = use within, once defrosted.
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Fruit and vegetables 51
- Apples FridgeFridge: about 3 weeksFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Asparagus FridgeFridge: 4 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Avocados CupboardCupboard: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Bananas CupboardCupboard: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Beetroot FridgeFridge: about 3 weeksFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Blackberries FridgeFridge: 3 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Blueberries FridgeFridge: 10 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Broccoli FridgeFridge: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Brussels sprouts FridgeFridge: 10 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Cabbage FridgeFridge: about 4 weeksFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Cantaloupe melon FridgeFridge: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Carrots FridgeFridge: about 3 weeksFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Cauliflower FridgeFridge: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Celery FridgeFridge: about 2 weeksFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Cherry tomatoes CupboardCupboard: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Cooked potatoes FridgeFridge: 3 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Cos lettuce FridgeFridge: 9 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Courgettes FridgeFridge: 6 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Cucumber FridgeFridge: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Fresh basil FridgeFridge: 3 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Fresh coriander FridgeFridge: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Fresh parsley FridgeFridge: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Garlic CupboardCupboard: about 3 monthsFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Ginger FridgeFridge: about 3 weeksFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Grapes FridgeFridge: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Green beans FridgeFridge: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Kale FridgeFridge: 6 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Kiwi fruit CupboardCupboard: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Lemons FridgeFridge: about 3 weeksFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Lettuce FridgeFridge: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Limes FridgeFridge: about 3 weeksFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Mangoes CupboardCupboard: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Mushrooms FridgeFridge: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Onions CupboardCupboard: about 4 weeksFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Oranges FridgeFridge: about 2 weeksFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Peaches CupboardCupboard: 4 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Pears CupboardCupboard: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Peppers FridgeFridge: 10 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Pineapple CupboardCupboard: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Plums CupboardCupboard: 4 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Potatoes CupboardCupboard: about 4 weeksFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Radishes FridgeFridge: about 2 weeksFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Raspberries FridgeFridge: 3 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Rocket FridgeFridge: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Spinach FridgeFridge: 6 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Spring onions FridgeFridge: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Strawberries FridgeFridge: 4 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Sweet potatoes CupboardCupboard: about 3 weeksFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Sweetcorn FridgeFridge: 3 daysFreezerFreezer: about 8 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Tomatoes CupboardCupboard: 6 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Watermelon FridgeFridge: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
Dairy and eggs 15
- Butter FridgeFridge: about 2 monthsFreezerFreezer: about 3 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Cheddar FridgeFridge: about 6 weeksFreezerFreezer: about 3 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Cottage cheese FridgeFridge: 10 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Cream cheese FridgeFridge: about 2 weeksFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Double cream FridgeFridge: 10 daysFreezerFreezer: about 3 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Eggs FridgeFridge: about 4 weeksFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Flavoured butter FridgeFridge: about 2 weeksFreezerFreezer: about 3 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Grated cheese FridgeFridge: about 3 weeksFreezerFreezer: about 3 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Greek yoghurt FridgeFridge: about 2 weeksFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Hard-boiled eggs FridgeFridge: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Milk FridgeFridge: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: about 3 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Parmesan FridgeFridge: about 2 monthsFreezerFreezer: about 3 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Scotch eggs FridgeFridge: 3 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Soured cream FridgeFridge: about 3 weeksFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Yoghurt FridgeFridge: 10 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
Meat, fish and tofu 15
- Bacon FridgeFridge: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Beef mince FridgeFridge: 3 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Chicken breasts FridgeFridge: 4 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Chicken thighs FridgeFridge: 4 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Hot dog sausages FridgeFridge: about 2 weeksFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Pork chops FridgeFridge: 4 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Prawns FridgeFridge: 2 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Salmon FridgeFridge: 2 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Sausages FridgeFridge: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Sliced ham FridgeFridge: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Sliced turkey FridgeFridge: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Steak FridgeFridge: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Tofu FridgeFridge: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Turkey mince FridgeFridge: 3 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- White fish FridgeFridge: 2 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
Cupboard, bread and dips 32
- Bagels CupboardCupboard: 6 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Bread CupboardCupboard: 6 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Breakfast cereal CupboardCupboard: about 6 monthsFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Cooked pasta FridgeFridge: 3 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Cooked rice FridgeFridge: 1 dayFreezerFreezer: about 4 weeksThawedThawed: use within 1 day
- Crackers CupboardCupboard: about 4 monthsFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Dried pasta CupboardCupboard: about 2 yearsFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Flour CupboardCupboard: about 8 monthsFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Fresh pasta FridgeFridge: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Fresh salsa FridgeFridge: 5 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Ground coffee CupboardCupboard: about 4 monthsFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Guacamole FridgeFridge: 3 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Honey CupboardCupboard: about 3 yearsFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Hot sauce CupboardCupboard: about a yearFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Hummus FridgeFridge: 10 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Jam CupboardCupboard: about 6 monthsFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Ketchup CupboardCupboard: about 6 monthsFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Leftovers FridgeFridge: 2 daysFreezerFreezer: about 3 monthsThawedThawed: use within 1 day
- Mayonnaise CupboardCupboard: about 2 monthsFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Mustard CupboardCupboard: about a yearFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Oats CupboardCupboard: about a yearFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Olive oil CupboardCupboard: about a yearFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Overnight oats FridgeFridge: 3 daysFreezerFreezer: doesn't freeze wellThawedThawed: doesn't freeze well
- Peanut butter CupboardCupboard: about 6 monthsFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Pesto FridgeFridge: 7 daysFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
- Rice CupboardCupboard: about 2 yearsFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Soy sauce CupboardCupboard: about a yearFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Sugar CupboardCupboard: about 2 yearsFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Tea bags CupboardCupboard: about a yearFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Tinned beans CupboardCupboard: about 2 yearsFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Tinned tomatoes CupboardCupboard: about 2 yearsFreezerFreezer: no need to freezeThawedThawed: no need to freeze
- Tortilla wraps CupboardCupboard: about 2 weeksFreezerFreezer: about 6 monthsThawedThawed: use within 2 days
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