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How to Store Strawberries

Don't wash berries until you're ready to eat them.

Best kept: Refrigerator

Pantry

1 day

Fridge

3–7 days

Freezer

Up to 1 year

How to store it

  • Store unwashed in a breathable container lined with paper towel.
  • Only rinse berries right before eating — moisture speeds up mold.
  • Remove any moldy or mushy berries immediately.

Signs it has gone bad

  • Fuzzy white or gray mold
  • Mushy, leaking fruit
  • Dull, darkened color
  • Fermented smell

Pro tips

  • A quick vinegar-water rinse (then dry well) can extend freshness.
  • Freeze on a tray first, then bag, so they don't clump.

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