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Vegetables
How to Store Spinach
Keep leafy greens dry with a paper towel to prevent sliming.
Best kept: Refrigerator (crisper drawer)
Pantry
Not recommended
Fridge
5–7 days
Freezer
Up to 6 months
How to store it
- •Store unwashed spinach in a container lined with a dry paper towel to absorb moisture.
- •Only wash right before using, and dry thoroughly.
- •Keep in the crisper drawer, loosely packed so air can circulate.
Signs it has gone bad
- •Slimy, wet leaves
- •Dark, translucent patches
- •Sour or off smell
- •Yellowing leaves
Pro tips
- •Blend wilting spinach into smoothies or freeze it.
- •A dry paper towel is the single best trick for greens.
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