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Practical guides
🍲 How long do cooked leftovers last?
Guideline times for a product stored properly, with the fridge at 4 °C or below.
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| Cooked, in the fridge | 2–3 days |
| In the freezer | 2–3 months |
To make it last longer
- Put them in the fridge within two hours of cooking, in a closed container.
- Use clear containers and keep them at the front: what you can't see, you forget.
- Write the date on the lid. Reheat them thoroughly, until steaming hot.
When to throw it away
Mould, a sour or unusual smell, bubbles or liquid that wasn't there before. If in doubt, throw it out.
These are general guidelines and don't replace what's written on the pack: if the label says something different, follow the label. "Use by" is a real expiry date; "best before" is about quality. If in doubt, don't eat it. The difference between the two dates →
FreshyWith Freshy you note when you open a pack and the app reminds you before it goes off.
Other foods
Fresh milkLong-life (UHT) milkYogurtEggsButterMozzarellaHard cheeses (Parmesan, Grana, Pecorino)Cooked ham and sliced meatsMinced meatRaw chickenFresh fishFresh breadBagged saladPassata and ready-made saucesMayonnaise and jarred saucesLeftover cooked riceBerries and strawberriesBananasFresh and filled pasta